SmartPay: Income Management for Councils and Universities

Secure, compliant, and transparent income management built for the public sector.

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Streamline your income management processes

Adelante’s SmartPay is a browser-based income management solution built specifically for councils, local authorities, and universities.


SmartPay enables organisations to securely manage, track, and reconcile income across departments, locations, and users - backed by PCI DSS Level 1 compliance and tailored to meet public sector needs.

  • Manage all income streams in one central system
  • Built specifically for councils and public sector needs
  • Advanced reporting for clear financial oversight
  • Comprehensive fund code management
  • Seamless API integration with third-party systems
  • Automated processes to save staff time
  • Flexible user permissions and enterprise-grade security

Experience the power of SmartPay

The end-to-end income management solution for councils and universities.
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SmartPay reporting tools

  • Advanced reporting tools

    SmartPay provides powerful reporting tools that give councils instant visibility over every income stream. With clear, detailed reports available at the click of a button, you can track trends, monitor payments, and generate accurate financial data for audits or decision-making - saving time and improving transparency.

SmartPay flexible payment options

  • Flexible payment options

    From online and mobile payments to automated recurring billing, SmartPay offers councils the flexibility to accept income through multiple channels. This makes it easier for residents to pay in ways that suit them, while ensuring your organisation receives income quickly and efficiently.

SmartPay fund code management

  • Comprehensive fund code management

    SmartPay simplifies fund code management by automatically assigning payments to the correct income streams. This reduces manual errors, speeds up reconciliation, and ensures funds are always allocated accurately, supporting smoother financial processes across departments.

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SmartPayAPI integration and validation

  • API integration & real-time validation

    With SmartPay’s extensive APIs, councils and universities can connect seamlessly with third-party systems, ensuring data flows smoothly across platforms. Real-time validation checks payments instantly, reducing errors and guaranteeing that every transaction is captured correctly the first time.

SmartPay automated task scheduling

  • Automated task scheduling

    SmartPay takes routine administration off your team’s hands with automated scheduling for recurring tasks such as reconciliation, reporting, and data exports. This reduces manual workloads, minimises errors, and frees up staff to focus on higher-value activities.

SmartPay granular permissions and security

  • Granular permissions & security

    Security is at the heart of SmartPay. Councils and universities can set detailed user permissions, ensuring staff only access the functions they need. Combined with enterprise-level safeguards, this protects sensitive data and gives you complete control over how the system is used.

Explore optional SmartPay modules


SmartPay puts you in control. Create and adapt imports, exports, and reports without relying on support or paying for changes. Customise templates with ease and streamline everyday tasks. And when you’re ready to go further, our optional modules extend SmartPay’s capabilities, so you can shape a solution that grows with your organisation.


Discover the modules that make SmartPay even smarter...



Clarity, compliance, and control - all in one platform.

SmartPay gives your organisation the tools to collect, track, and reconcile payments with confidence. Designed for the unique requirements of councils and universities, it brings structure to complexity - ensuring your income is managed securely, efficiently, and with complete visibility.


By centralising multiple income streams into a single, easy-to-manage platform, SmartPay reduces administrative burden, minimises errors, and streamlines reconciliation across departments. With robust security, compliance with industry standards, and flexible integration options, SmartPay adapts to the diverse ways organisations accept payments while maintaining a consistent, transparent approach to income management. The result is greater control, improved efficiency, and the reassurance that every payment is accounted for.


Discover how SmartPay can transform your income management.