System Access and Guides
UPS is used for paying non-employed workers who will also not be submitting an invoice to be paid via CUFS. If you already have a user account, please login below. If you require access to the system, or have any questions on using it, please contact the Payroll Department either by telephone on 01223 (3)39779 or email.
User guides covering all aspects of using UPS can be viewed and/or downloaded here:
- Process overview map
- Using Search
- Adding a Payee
- Editing a Payee
- Entering Payments
- Requesting Authorisation
- Authorise or Reject Payments
- Viewing Individual Payments
- Reporting
UPS Play environment
The UPS play environment can be found here.
Individual Status Guidance
Before you can provide the worker with the relevant claim form, you must determine their status. In order to do this, please follow the steps in the decision tree:
Further information is contained in the Guidance notes and FAQs:
In addition, the following documentation must be completed before a Tier 4 student starts work:
- UPS Tier 4 Right to Work Checklist (HR35A)
- Tier 4 Undergraduate letter
- Tier 4 Masters Letter
- Tier 4 Doctorate Letter
Claim forms and Payment Information
All payments through UPS are paid via BACS or International Payment Order (Non-UK accounts).
There are 3 claim forms available (UPS1, 2 and 3), which are used dependent on the individuals status. The forms can be found on the HR Forms and templates page.
International Payment Orders
If an individual requires payment into a non-UK bank account, please follow the process in the guidance document below:
Please send the completed form to:
Payroll Department
Greenwich House
Madingley Rise
Madingley Road
Cambridge
CB3 0TX
Cut-Off Dates
Cut-off and payment dates for the near future can be seen on the UPS Home page once you are logged in. A full list of cut-off dates for the current year can be found on the Payroll Website.