Payroll Services

Payroll Services provide UK businesses with accurate, compliant management of employee payments, tax deductions, and statutory reporting. Ideal for SMEs, startups, and limited companies, these services ensure PAYE compliance, real-time submissions, and stress-free pay runs - so you can focus on running your business.

What Payroll Services Includes

• Registration of your business as an employer with HMRC
• Full pay run management (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or ad hoc)
• Calculation of PAYE tax, National Insurance, and statutory pay (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.)
• Real-Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC (FPS & EPS)
• Secure generation of payslips and year-end summaries (P60s, P45s)
• Auto-enrolment pension deductions and reporting
• Handling of leavers, joiners, bonuses, and termination payments
• Support for benefits-in-kind (P11D preparation and submission)
• Integration with leading software: Xero Payroll, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent
• Digital record keeping and compliance tracking
   

Why Payroll Services Matter

Accurate payroll is vital for employee trust, HMRC compliance, and financial clarity. Outsourcing payroll:

• Reduces errors in tax and statutory calculations
• Ensures timely RTI submissions and year-end reports
• Prevents fines from late or incorrect payroll returns
• Saves internal admin time, especially for growing teams
• Offers consistency across varying pay schedules
• Strengthens budgeting, cash flow management, and forecasting
• Supports compliance with pension and employment legislation
• Provides peace of mind with professional oversight
   

The Current Landscape (With Stats)

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Sources: Office for National Statistics (ONS), HMRC PAYE RTI bulletin, YouGov, Sage
 

Who Needs Payroll Services

• UK businesses with one or more employees
• Sole traders or partnerships hiring staff
• SMEs managing multiple pay schedules
• Startups hiring for the first time
• Businesses implementing auto-enrolment pensions
• Employers needing digital payslip delivery and compliance
• Companies handling bonuses, commissions, or irregular earnings
• Firms transitioning HR systems or payroll platforms
   

Common Problems Payroll Services Solves

• Payroll errors leading to incorrect tax or NIC deductions
• RTI submissions filed late or with inaccuracies
• Staff paid incorrectly or late
• Manual processing becoming unmanageable as teams grow
• Fines for incorrect P60/P45 or pension reporting
• Complexities in handling leavers, SSP, SMP, or bonuses
• Issues with integrating payroll data into accounting software
   

How We Deliver Payroll Services

• Payroll runs managed weekly, fortnightly, or monthly
• Fully cloud-based using HMRC-recognised software
• Automated calculations for PAYE, NIC, and pension contributions
• Digital payslip distribution via secure portals
• Auto-enrolment compliance and pension reporting
• Real-Time Information submissions aligned with payment dates
• Year-end filing support (P60s, P11Ds, etc.)
• Dedicated UK payroll contact for support and issue resolution
• Integration with accounting software for seamless reporting
   

Key Insights from Leading Sources

• Outsourced payroll boosts accuracy: 78% of businesses that outsource payroll report better accuracy and fewer compliance errors (Sage, 2024).
• RTI compliance is critical: Every employer must file Real-Time Information submissions to HMRC on or before payday - even for one employee (HMRC).
• Majority of UK employers outsource payroll: Over 60% of businesses now outsource, reflecting growing complexity and preference for expert support (YouGov).
• Auto-enrolment enforcement is rising: The Pensions Regulator has stepped up compliance checks on employers who miss contribution or reporting deadlines (TPR 2024).
• Digital payroll systems improve efficiency: Businesses using integrated payroll and accounting systems reduce processing time by up to 40% (Expert Market).
   

Is This Service Right for You?

If you're responsible for paying staff, complying with PAYE and pension laws, or want to streamline internal admin, Payroll Services can significantly reduce workload and risk. It's particularly valuable if you’re growing, using multiple systems, or need tailored, reliable support.
 

Ready to Take Control of Your Finances?

Let us take the complexity out of payroll. Contact Allied Financial Group today to simplify your processes, reduce errors, and ensure every pay run is accurate and compliant.

Last updated August 2025. Written and reviewed by Allied Financial Group’s in-house team of qualified accountants, tax specialists, and marketing consultants. All services comply with UK regulatory standards. This content is based on publicly available sources and internal industry knowledge.

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