Guidance on HCSS Finance Software

Schools should contact the Access Group’s Budgeting Support for guidance with technical issues or general advice, such as how to enter staffing adjustments into the software. Please call direct on 0845 340 4546, or email: Support.accountinghcss@theaccessgroup.com

For specific budget related queries, or queries relating to formula funding shown in the software, schools should contact School Funding Team.

2023/24 Financial Year Software Notifications

Additional set up guidance for schools Access Group (HCSS) Software 2023 (Version 1 published 9 March 2023)

2022/23 Financial Year Software Notifications

Additional set up guidance for schools Access Group (HCSS) Software 2022 (Version 1 published 10 March 2022)

2021/22 Financial Year Software Notifications

Additional set up guidance for schools Access Group (HCSS) Software 2021 (Version 1 published 10 March 2021)

2020/21 Financial Year Software Notifications

Additional set up guidance for schools HCSS Software 2020 (Version 1 published 9 March 2020)

2019/20 Financial Year Software Notifications

Additional set up guidance for schools HCSS Software 2019 (Version 1 published 8 March 2019)

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