
Epicor ERP Automates Pension Contribution Processing for SPPA
Case study showing how Epicor ERP and Service Connect replaced manual spreadsheets, automated 1,100 monthly transactions, and reduced month-end reconciliation from over 30 days.
Scottish Public Pensions Agency replaced fragmented spreadsheets and dual systems with Epicor 9 ERP and Service Connect to manage £1.5bn in annual employer pension contributions. The solution automated invoice creation, data validation, bank interfaces, and overpayment recovery while providing full audit trails and real-time reporting. Staff were redeployed from data entry to exception handling and employer support, improving governance and compliance.
Automated 80% of employer contribution processing with minimal human intervention
Reduced month-end reconciliation from over 30 days to near real-time
Eliminated manual entry of 1,100 transactions per month previously requiring three FTEs
Enabled single-system visibility and audit trail for all financial transactions
Supported 20% projected efficiency gain once employer adoption stabilizes