Process Summary

Need for expense

  • Refer to the Payments Manual for guidance on the rules, tax implications, etc.

Request advance (if required)

Check correct payment route

Additional process steps may be required where:

  • Payment to an individual might be in the nature of employment.

Incur expenses

  • Expenses must be in line with the Payments Manual, and where relating to a research award, in line with the funder's terms and conditions.
  • Collate relevant receipts and supporting documentation.
  • Complete Expenses Claim Form (385kb) and submit for approval.

Authorise expenses

  • Check claim for completeness, validity and compliance.
  • If all OK, sign the form and submit to Payments Team.
  • On an ongoing basis it is important to review claims to ensure they are appropriate and correctly coded.

Handle claims (Payments Team)

  • Check claim for completeness and validity.
  • Deal with any queries, returning any that are rejected.
  • Non-Taxable expenses handled via the Payments Team.
  • Taxable expenses handled via the Payroll Team.