Best-of-breed quality framework
We’ve honed our processes and systems to meet industry-leading standards.
Our commitment to the highest standards
We know it is crucial we prove our excellence, not just claim it. That’s why we are chasing the highest accreditations in the UK payroll world.
For our payroll services we are aiming to secure the gold standard of payroll accreditation, the CIPP Payroll Assurance Scheme (PAS) status.
We’ve also achieved three international quality and data security standards.
ISO 9001 – Quality Management
This is the ultimate mark of quality management across our processes, documentation and systems. For payroll, this means you have peace of mind that when you submit your payroll data to us, it will go through the same tested, verified and checked process every time.
ISO 27001 – Information Security
Your data is personal and sensitive, so having this international standard for information security means that we understand the importance of protecting that data and have everything in place to ensure that happens.
ISO 27701 – the privacy framework
This is an extension of ISO27001 and focuses specifically on privacy information management. Whereas you may find other providers with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, few have this very specific standard. ISO27702 requires organisations to embed privacy into their operations at every level and have implemented the technical and organisational requirements of UK GDPR laws.
Plus, we are aiming high in our pursuit of B Corp certification to demonstrate our commitment to social and environmental responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
This approach isn’t just about fitting in—it’s about leading. We want to set new standards that resonate with UK CEOs and align with the core values of today’s business leaders. We’re here to be more than just players in our industry; we’re setting the bar for success and responsibility.
Our goal is simple
We are driven to hit these high standards and provide real proof of our commitment to our clients and team.
By securing these certifications, we build a strong foundation of trust and set a continuous benchmark for our performance.
We’re all about constant improvement.
“If you don’t have watertight systems and processes in place, mistakes and poor service are inevitable. After years of working in payroll as Operations Director, I know how important it is to establish best practice processes.
This is non-negotiable at Ascend, and from day one, we work to the highest levels of compliance standards and frameworks.”
Stewart Waddell
CEO, Ascend Payroll
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