Audit & Review

Australia and New Zealand are consistently recognised as having some of the most complex payroll systems in the world due to their detailed legislation, award structures, frequent changes and strict compliance requirements.

NLC Payroll +MORE can conduct a comprehensive audit of your payroll to assess compliance and highlight areas that may need attention.

Our review provides clear, practical findings so you can understand the issues and consider the best path forward.

Payroll audit and review

What we offer

We provide independent payroll audits and reviews to assess compliance, identify risk, and highlight areas for improvement. Our clear, practical findings help you understand your obligations and make informed decisions about next steps.

Our services include:

A one-off or annual ongoing detailed assessment of your payroll system to ensure it is configured correctly and operating in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
An evaluation of your payroll processes to identify opportunities for refinement, efficiency and stronger compliance.

System Audit & Review

Payroll legislation can be intricate, and NLC Payroll +MORE offers the clarity and assurance organisations need to navigate it effectively. We conduct comprehensive payroll audits to assess compliance and present clear, practical findings, giving you a solid understanding of any issues and the options available to move forward.

In particular, we have extensive experience supporting businesses to achieve compliance with the New Zealand Holidays Act. Our team is well‑versed in its practical application and provides clear guidance for ongoing compliance.

Our System Audit and Review service is designed to ensure your payroll processes are accurate, compliant and secure. It provides a structured, independent assessment of how your payroll system and processes are performing, helping you identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen confidence in your payroll operations.

Service Offerings

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Compliance Audit

Ensuring your payroll aligns with all employment laws, tax regulations and statutory requirements.
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Accuracy and Integrity

Verifying precise data entry and accurate calculations across wages, taxes and deductions.

Documentation Review

Review and recommendations for updates to documentation related to payroll procedures, policies, and employee records.

Risk Management

Identifying potential risks within the payroll process and providing guidance to mitigate them.

Customised Services

Tailoring our audit approach to the specific needs and complexities of your organisation’s payroll environment.

Technology Assessment

Evaluating the systems and technology that support your payroll operations to ensure they are effective, secure and fit for purpose.

Process Review and Improvement

Poorly designed or inconsistently applied payroll processes can easily lead to non‑compliant, inefficient or inaccurate outcomes.

Manual data entry, outdated procedures, limited understanding of legislation, and weak integration between systems all increase the likelihood of errors. When controls and checks are insufficient, or when processes rely too heavily on individual knowledge rather than clear documentation, mistakes can go unnoticed, and compliance risks can escalate. Over time, these gaps create unnecessary effort, reduce efficiency and undermine confidence in payroll accuracy.

NLC Payroll +MORE works alongside your team to strengthen payroll processes, enabling your people to focus on the work that matters most to your business

How It Works

Initial Assessment

Gaining a clear understanding of your current payroll processes and identifying any pain points or potential compliance issues.

Compliance Check

Reviewing payroll practices to ensure they align with relevant employment laws and regulations in Australia and New Zealand.

Process Optimisation

Streamlining existing processes and implementing best‑practice approaches to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency.

Technology Integration

Assessing your current payroll systems and recommending suitable software or technology solutions where needed.

Training and Education

Providing practical training to ensure your payroll team is confident in updated processes, tools and legislative requirements.

Contact Us

Let’s talk about how NLC Payroll +MORE can bring clarity, control, and confidence to your payroll.