Glossary (English) beginning with A

A

  • Access agreement

    Contractual agreement between Royal Mail and another postal operator or mail user that allows them to use Royal Mail's facilities to carry post for part of its journey, for a set price per item.
  • Access charge

    The price paid per item by a postal operator or mail user for access to Royal Mail's network.
  • Auditor

    An independent firm or person who checks the accounts against agreed standards.