Payroll Services in UK


Access and process your payroll securely from any location using our intuitive yet powerful cloud-based payroll software.


Simple, cost-effective payroll software   

For simple, cost effective and accurate payroll solutions, choose Legislator payroll software from Payroll Service in UK – an innovative automated cloud-based system, accessible from any location. It is guaranteed to save you time, increase accuracy and cut costs.

Processing your payroll is simple and cost effective with our best of breed payroll software. Quick to implement , easy to use and totally risk-free – why wouldn’t you switch to a system you can trust?



Our payroll software incorporates a range of totally unique features that have been designed to increase payroll accuracy, reduce risk of error and ensure that all payroll accounting is compliant. It can even stand up to the complexities involved with Pension Auto Enrolment and RTI filing to HMRC is simple and easy.

Our Legislator payroll software also incorporates a real-time link to HMRC so new tax codes, student loan notifications and any generic HMRC message are pushed to the Legislator main dashboard eliminating the need to manually login to HMRC systems to check for notifications.

There are many advantages to choosing our payroll software package:      

◘ Guaranteed smooth transition in a rapid time frame
◘ Seamless integration with HR software
◘ No room for human error with unique automated features
◘ Batch report Manager to automatically create all payroll processing reports as part of the calculation run
◘ Access the system to generate reports or make changes 24/7 from any location
◘ Highly trained and qualified team to answer all your questions
◘ Protected investment with our commitment to constantly keep the system up to date

Our investment in research and development ensures that we provide best-of-breed payroll software that is simple to use and easy to manage. When this level of attention to detail is coupled with our outstanding customer service , you are guaranteed hassle-free payroll processing that grows with your business.

By choosing Free Accountant payroll software you can save time, reduce risk, cut costs and get on with the job of running a business.

For further information about our innovative payroll software product select the Features tab at the top of the page. Alternatively contact one of our ad visors today to discuss how our payroll software can benefit your business.

If you are considering outsourcing your payroll or looking to change providers, talk to the Payroll Heroes.



As a fully managed payroll provider our service lets us take over responsibility for all the technical aspects of your payroll allowing you to focus your resources on other areas of your business.

The service is flexible and personal this is not a budget, no frills service. We provide transparent and honest pricing based on the numbers of employees paid each month.

We can provide a fully managed payroll service for UK payrolls .

The price we quote will include all the services outlined in our quote so you can be sure of no hidden extra charges.


What you get with Fully Managed Payroll

A fully managed payroll provider service takes care of everything and typically consists of:

☼ Tailored payroll set up
☼ Your own project manager to get you set up
☼ A dedicated team responsible for processing your payroll
☼ Named payroll contact to manage your account
☼ Pre 'going live' set up and audit
☼ Payrolls processed within 72 hours
☼ Secure online approval system and audit trail through ePaysafe
☼ Access to full payroll archive through ePaysafe
☼ Comprehensive payroll management report pack
☼ Fully bespoke reports for your business including
☼ Departmental reporting
☼ Nominal and financial analysis including payroll journals
☼ Pension reporting, year to date information
☼ Detailed payslips with breakdown for each pay element
☼ SSP, SMP and company sick pay schemes managed
☼ Pressure sealed security payslips, with your logo if required
☼ Payslips posted directly to employees if required
☼ Optional ePayslips fully branded with your company logo
☼ Smartphone apps to access payslip information for your employees
☼ Processing of all starters and leavers
☼ Production of leavers P45s
☼ Payment of employees wages by BACS
☼ Payment of other deductions such as PAYE / NI, Pensions & AOE's by BACS
☼ Completion of forms including student loans, P45's P38's
☼ Filing of all in-year returns required by HMRC
☼ RTI (Real time information) filing of FPS and EPS information with HMRC
☼ Advising of monthly PAYE / NIC payments
☼ All year end filing including employees P60's
☼ Liaison with the tax office on your behalf
☼ General payroll advice and support
☼ UK based staff with direct telephone support

You send us your payroll and employee data and we'll send you payslips and reports.


We can often manage your payroll at a lower cost per employee than your own in-house payroll department. When you use our payroll services, we act as your payroll department and scale to fit with your particular business needs. Our payroll services and payroll management suits small businesses who do not have an in-house facility through to large companies who prefer to outsource the complete payroll function rather than employ specialist staff. By outsourcing your payroll you have no need for costly specialist staff. Instead you have cost effective access to our experts and knowledge base only when you need it.



Our payroll services include:

☼ Processing your payroll data
☼ RTI submissions to HMRC
☼ Auto enrollment reporting and guidance
☼ Printed or electronic payslips\
☼ Printed or electronic reports
☼ BACS payment management
☼ HMRC BACS payments
☼ Provision of tailored reports
☼ File transfer and data export

For outsourced and headache free payroll management, use Free Accountant flexible payroll services and payroll options that can be tailored to suit your business needs. Enjoy the benefits of having your own payroll department without the accompanying management responsibility.

Submission of Input data

Choose how you submit your data:

☼ Email - Excel based payroll input that you can email to us for processing
☼ Online - Use our secure Input service to input your data
☼ Electronically - Use our Payroll Link option to input your data for processing
☼ Fax or post - form based payroll input that can be faxed or posted for processing

Payroll data processing

Our specialist teams process the payroll data you submit and ensure everything related to salaries, benefits, tax, NI and statutory payments are calculated correctly.

Payroll information supplied to you

After processing your payroll data we can supply whatever your business needs to manage payroll effectively. This includes:

Current and year to date payroll information

☼ Summary details of RTI, PAYE, SSP, SMP, NIC and any other data you need
☼ Electronic payslips or laser printed payslips
☼ Printed P45s for departing employees
☼ BACS payment management
☼ Ongoing advice and guidance
☼ Payroll management

Management information at your fingertips

We can help you streamline your payroll and accounting functions with prompt and accurate reporting. Reports can include PAYE, NI, SSP and SMP summaries, cumulative figures to date, cost centre analysis reports and many more.

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Outsource your payroll for a comprehensive and flexible service tailored to your needs.

We offer a payroll service according to the requirements of your business. This could be anything from the supply of a customised online payroll and HR solution through to a fully managed outsourced solution for your payroll processing. We process over 3,500 payrolls across our client portfolio, generating 3.5 million payslips per year with a BACs value of circa £5bn per annum.

This experience and flexibility makes our outsourced payroll services suitable for any business size.

Benefits of our payroll services include:

Quick, accurate and secure

Your payroll data can be batch imported into our payroll software, reducing manual errors and costly re-keying, whilst speeding up payroll processing. We will provide you with access to our secure online client portal for payroll data file uploads and management of all your payroll data, segmented by pay period.



Online and paperless

Our payroll services offer an online employee payslips/p60/P11d facility, saving you significant postage costs and reducing your carbon footprint.

Greater visibility and control

Access to our online client portal will also provide you with secure, detailed, timely and accurate information on all aspects of your payroll costs and liabilities. Our online reports include summarised to full payment breakdowns, produced and exported in multiple formats including PDF, Excel and Word.

Continuity of service with dedicated payroll experts

Your payroll service will be delivered on time by a dedicated CIPP trained payroll executive. We have established, long serving payroll staff ensuring your payroll will be managed by a familiar contact who understands your payroll.

Peace of mind with full compliance

Our payroll services are HMRC compliant, BACs approved and meet auto-enrolment regulations. We can also process Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) workers.


Our comprehensive payroll service includes:

☼ HMRC Recognition payroll software which is developed, maintained and supported by our in-house software developers;
☼ HMRC linked for tax code retrieval and student loans;
☼ Personalised variable frequency payroll from daily to annual payments, aligned to your current processes;
☼ Standard and customised reports including automated delivery via our secure online portal;
☼ BACs approved bureau payments to your staff, HMRC and other third parties directly from your chosen bank account;
☼ Payroll summary analysis tools plus preparation of the payroll data file, spread sheet or journal for integration or posting into accounting software;
☼ Employee payslip/P60 delivery via our secure online payslip portal;
☼ Secure online client portal enabling data sharing and self-service access to run and download your payroll reports; and
☼ P11d service.

In addition, our team offers extensive payroll experience within specific sectors such as:

☼ academies and education;
☼ recruitment payroll and billing;
☼ retail;
☼ manufacturing;
☼ not-for-profit and charities;
☼ financial and insurance;
☼ travel and tourism;
☼ leisure and hospitality; and
☼ technology, media and telecommunications.

Please get in touch with Free Accountant if you would like to discuss how Free Accountant can help you.

Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll


Reduce Overheads

In outsourcing your payroll you no longer have the costs, or headaches, associated with employing staff directly – salaries, tax, office space, etc., or the unexpected costs such as recruitment fees (should your current employees move on) or covering the payroll function during holidays, or in the event of illness or maternity leave. You also don’t have to worry about the costs associated with hardware, software, licensing, maintenance fees, etc.


We’ve designed our service with a set fee structure; you pay a fixed fee each month so enabling you to plan with confidence in the costs of your payroll processing. There are no hidden charges and unlike other providers our fees are not transaction based. We tailor our service to suit each individual client, from a basic bureau model through to a fully managed outsourced payroll; you choose the level you want.

Reduce Risk of Exposure

By outsourcing your payroll to Payroll Service in UK you have the comfort of knowing that there’s a whole team of payroll experts supporting your allocated Payroll Specialists, you’re not dependent on just one or two people with the associated risk of ‘single point of exposure .

We write and support the software, Megapay, which we use to process our client's payrolls. All our development is done in-house; we aren’t reliant on others to provide the ‘engine’ that underpins our operations. So you can be assured of the highest quality on an ongoing basis.

Consistent Expertise

The staff employed within the Managed Payroll Department responsible for processing our client's payrolls are highly experienced, seasoned Payroll Specialists and are IPASS certified. Many of them have come from large corporate organizations where they have had responsibility for processing complex payrolls. We make outsourcing your payroll to us a very straightforward affair, we look after the payroll function end to end. You submit your data to us and we take it from there. Essentially, we are the payroll experts, so you can concentrate on what you do best.

Data Security & Disaster Recovery

A lot of companies outsource their payroll function to ensure complete confidentiality of their payroll information, from top to bottom. We’re registered with the Data Protection Commissioner and our systems are highly secure ensuring that only those authorized can access your payroll information.

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A consultative approach to payroll

Large Payroll businesses are processing millions of payslips on very small margins. They can do this by having standard processes that allow them to deal in bulk.

But, what if your requirements aren’t standard or don’t fit into their processes?

At Free Accountant Payroll Services we have a more consultative approach. We work with our clients to establish the processes that best meet their requirements and business needs. This includes specifying bespoke reporting so we can give you the exact management information that will be of most benefit for your business such as exception reporting and absence monitoring.


Service Levels to Expect from Free Accountant Payroll Services

☼ Process client’s payroll within 48 hours of receiving the data.
☼ Respond to telephone queries within 24 hours.
☼ Contact all new clients within 24 hours following notification of set-up requirements.
☼ We guarantee to meet all your pay dates when information is supplied to the agreed timescales.
☼ We will guarantee that your year end returns are filled on time.
☼ The confidentiality of your payroll information is assured.
☼ Our price structure has no additional hidden charges.
☼ Contract pricing is fixed annually, there are no further increases.
☼ Independent processing of your payroll by experienced payroll professionals.
☼ Cross checking at three different stages to ensure that it is correct.
☼ All statutory requirements including Tax, NIC’s, SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP & Student Loans.
☼ Advice on tax and national insurance matters


Accurate payroll delivered on time, every time.


Payroll works best when nobody notices it. That’s why Free Accountant payroll outsourcing service is one of the quietest in the industry. Put simply, you pass us your data, and we process your payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, every time, while keeping you legislatively compliant.

We are the longest serving provider of payroll services in the UK, with over 10 years’ experience and an industry leading payroll accuracy of 99.93%. Whatever your payroll needs are, we’ve got the people and technology to meet them.

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♣ Industry leading payroll accuracy

♣ Less over payments and debt to manage

Our accuracy rates are consistently above 99%, which is hard to match with even the most reliable in-house payroll systems. For a highly complex payroll of 170,000 retail employees we repeatedly deliver 100% accuracy.

On and offshore capabilities

Blended to perfection

Free Accountant Mauritius is one of our most dynamic and thriving teams. Our colleagues in Mauritius and the UK work to deliver a blended on and offshore managed service for a number of our customers.


Data exchange


The cogs that make it work.  There are many sources of data needed for payroll. We'll set up links with any other system, such as the HMRC or a flexible benefits solution provider.

Payroll outputs

We've got all the outs covered
Outputs include payslips, P45's, management reports, data to 3rd party systems and electronic exchange to the HMRC Every output method is fully secure & private.

Quality customer service

Quick, helpful and professional

Whether it's one of our dedicated UK payroll service centers or our excellent offshore team in Mauritius, our colleagues are always on hand to offer a fast, helpful & professional response. We are proud to have a Net Promoter Score 300% higher than the industry average.

Payroll outsourcing technology

We're tech Free Accountant, so you don't have to be. There's no in-house IT or maintenance hassle; we look after the underlying cloud technology. Your data is stored securely and backed up with disaster recovery plans in place; whatever happens, your payroll will run as normal.

Payroll reports

Reports make managers happy.  Our standard suite of 150+ payroll reports is updated in real time by Active Technology. This allows for accurate reporting and forecasting, at any time.

Tax Year End Filing

It's Tax Year End every day for us. TYE processing is a continuous year round process for us. We ensure data is always up to date & accurate. TYE is processed in line with the HMRC's guidelines.

Unrivaled payroll expertise

Some of the best people in the payroll industry Our people are the most knowledgeable & influential in the industry and have decades of experience. We share this expertise and best practice with you, to help you find the most efficient solution.

Anytime, anywhere

It's mobile, just like you.  Reduce payroll queries by up to 75% with our interactive online payslips. Employees can access payslip information securely on any device, at any time.

Benefits of payroll outsourcing

Outsourcing allows you to turn your costs from fixed to variable.  Our experience has shown that a typical business with 1,000 employees can save c£100,000 per year when outsourcing its payroll with reduced employee and IT costs, and improved payroll accuracy. This can be reduced further by using salary sacrifice.

Protect your business from risk, with a reliable service and disaster recovery.  You can further reduce your costs with our proven offshore m increases can be entered in our HR software and model in Mauritius.

Changes to employee details like new starters, leavers, and salaryntegrated with our outsourced payroll service – so you can make even greater efficiencies and further reduce risk in your processes.

Payroll outsourcing technology

Data stored backed up with disaster recovery plans; whatever happens, your payroll will run as normal.

Access your data and reports online, anywhere with an internet connection.  Self-service access to view payslips and P60 information online from any web browser or tablet device .

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A family run Business we deliver a personal, fast and friendly approach for every client.  We pride ourselves in understanding the specific needs of each client, tailoring our service to meet the individual requirements.

A forward-thinking, proactive, approach means that we are continually looking at ways in which we can enhance our service and reduce your costs, an example of which is the use of E Payslips.  Contact us for the information you need to make your Business more efficient and ultimately more profitable.

The Benefits of Outsourcing your Payroll to Free Accountant Payroll Service include:

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• Unlimited Helpline Support
• Assistance in Data Collection
• Management Reporting
• E Payslips or Secure Payslips
• Automated Payments
• Flexible Payments enabling your Business to budget effectively
• RTI Reporting
• Full Sage Support
• NO HIDDEN CHARGES


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Every business has to pay their staff correctly and strict government legislation means you HAVE to get it right for the authorities and want to get it right for your employees.

By outsourcing your payroll responsibilities to us you can free up your time to concentrate on the important business of running your company.

The team here at Free Accountant Payroll Services have worked together for 10 years, have over 30 years payroll experience between them, and have looked after 200 company payrolls from all business sectors ranging from 1-500 employees per payroll. We provide a comprehensive tailored service with a personal touch.

As expert payroll providers, Free Accountant Payroll Services can handle your payroll efficiently and effectively, as well as ensuring that the systems in place comply with the most current legislation, so that you can have peace of mind that your employees will be paid on time, and accurately.   The benefits of outsourcing to Free Accountant Payroll Services are numerous and include improved accuracy, high service levels and greater flexibility.

We offer great value, flexible set up fees and no additional hidden costs. So why not contact us for a tailor made quote, we would be delighted to speak to you.



It is common knowledge that running your own payroll in-house can be an extremely expensive and a time-consuming affair.

Here at Free Accountant Payroll Services Limited our experience in the payroll field allows us to deal with payroll matters accurately and efficiently, our software is constantly being updated to comply with the ever changing legislation from HM Revenue & Customs.

So you do not need to worry about keeping up to date with the ever changing legislation, and you havhe business world and range from one employee to hundreds of employees.

Our flexible approach enables us to provide the service on a weekly or monthly basis and is adaptable to fit in with your requirements.

This means that you can have your payroll reports e-mailed for your review and that you can amend the information supplied for the calculations should that be required up to the last minute.

As part of the service that Free Accountant Payroll Services offer, we can arrange for the salaries to be paid into your employee's bank accounts, along with the amounts that are due to HM Revenue & Customs, pension providers or as provided under a court orders by BACS transfer (once this facility has been set up on your company bank account).

Free Accountant Payroll Services Limited also takes the worry of the year end reporting (RTI, P14’s and P60’s) away from you so you can devote your time to your business.

Our payroll bureau gives you peace of mind because we take the responsibility for the day-to-day running of your payroll function: you can concentrate on your own business while we manage your payroll.

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Free Accountant’s Payroll Team can help clients negotiate the UK payroll regime which could otherwise result in strict penalties for failure to comply. The introduction of Real Time Information and the need to submit timely information to the authorities, coupled with the ever changed tax environment and the need to maintain personnel information to ensure timely processing of payments, means that companies need to choose a reliable business team to support them. Free Accounting payroll also allows clients to focus their time and effort on growing their business and handling the many other pressures businesses face.



Our team is well established and maintains the payroll information for over 600 clients, processing weekly and monthly payroll data and also handling the changes required under the pension changes and auto-enrolment. We also have access to the firm’s Employment tax team who can advise on optimising benefits, processing P11Ds and assisting with expatriate tax matters.

Whether you are a small business looking to take on your first employees or a larger organisation looking to outsource your payroll service, we are able to assist.

The benefits include:

╝ Processing is done on a cost-effective fee per payslip basis and processing in accordance with pre-agreed timetables
╝ Our team keeps fully up to date with legislative requirements and changes on behalf of our clients
╝ We liaise directly with the relevant authorities in the event of queries regarding payroll deductions
╝ We can support in the event of HMRC enquiries
╝ For multi-jurisdiction payroll, Free Accountant’s Business Services and Accounting payroll services team work with Free Accountant’s Global Outsourcing practice.

Free Accountant also has its own market leading P11D software package which makes P11D submissions faster, easier and more streamlined, and is designed to integrate with clients’ existing accountancy and HR software.

Payroll services for businesses


Free Accountant Payroll is a UK leading company in the management of payroll for businesses and supporting services.

Our main priority is taking the pressure and workload away from you, so you can focus on managing your business knowing your payroll is being taken care of.

Payroll Service in UK has an in-house, fully trained and experienced team on hand to go that extra mile to support their clients.

Payroll Service in UK specialist in offering payroll for a variety of businesses in all sorts of industries and of all sizes. We can put together bespoke packages to suit your individual business needs.

☼ Personal Payroll Services
☼ Directors Payroll
☼ P11D Benefits Service
☼ UK Funds Transfer
☼ Additional Services
☼ Pension Auto Enrollment
☼ HR Services
☼ Health & Safety Services
☼ Payroll Testimonies



We always feel confident that the information we are given is up-to-date and that it complies with the most recent legislation. Free Accountant Payroll Ltd supplies an excellent service” “We always feel confident that the information we are given is up-to-date and that it complies with the most recent legislation. Free Accountant Payroll Ltd supplies an excellent service.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for doing all our thinking for us. The level of service you offer us over and above payroll is exemplary. You are always ahead of the game, and take away all the hard work from us. Your service is very pro-active as opposed to be reactive, and our organization is delighted that we engaged you to do our payroll (plus lots more!!) on our behalf. You are worth your weight in gold, thank you. Our payday is far more pleasurable now that we don`t have to do anything apart from supply our gross salary figures. Sue Holden on behalf of Barton Community Association

Barton Community Association

“The previous payroll company we used is one of the largest Payroll and HR companies who claim to offer an ‘all singing, all dancing’ service but in effect they lacked the flexibility we needed, were inconsistent and were expensive. Free Accountant are a smaller company but more flexible in approach. Concentrating purely on payroll therefore makes them experts and excellent in what they do. I feel more confident working with them.” Claire Anderson Ministry of Sound.

Ministry of Sound

I am so glad you are doing our payroll now-it takes a massive burden off me and all of your staff is excellent-helpful and accommodating as I know our payroll is not the easiest! Once again a massive thank you to all of you for sorting it out so fantastically well. Fiona Harrall Home Instead Senior Care

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Juggling workload can be difficult when running a business.

Are you under the impression that using an outsource payroll service was only for larger companies with larger budgets? Then think again. Free Accountant Payroll can provide starter packages to fit within your budget, affordable fully managed solutions together with tailored bespoke packages.  Our experienced team understand the pressures of starting a new business, managing a business and the increase in administration as a business develops and grows.

Not only does Free Accountant Payroll look after your payroll but we also provide HR and Health and Safety solutions giving you complete peace of mind.

Need more information about our Payroll Services for businesses
Simply get in touch and our friendly staff will be happy to assist.

Why use our payroll service?

☼ Over 100 years combined experience
☼ More cost effective than employing your own payroll staff and having to invest in new technology
☼ Affordable bespoke packages available to suit your business
☼ HMRC and RTI compliant
☼ BACs approved bureau
☼ Fully trained team managing your payroll and on hand to answer your questions

How Much Will a Payroll Free Accountant Charge?


The amount charged by any payroll company will depend on the number of employees you have. Other factors include; whether you pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly and what level of support you require.

For most businesses, outsourcing the payroll function remains cost effective. Prices start from around £7 a month for businesses with fewer than five employees who are paid monthly. If you need the Free Accountant to complete extra work, like liaising with your auditors, there may be add-on charges.



Payroll – UK & London Companies

There are a large number of payroll companies in London. Many specialise in certain sectors and others have a wide range of clients. Because payroll is electronic, your Free Accountant can be based anywhere even if your business is Gloucestershire.

Free Accountant who support companies in Gloucestershire include:

• Compupaye
• PBS Gloucestershire
• Gloucestershire Payroll
• The Payroll People
• The CPS group
• Planet Payroll and
• Regents Payroll Service

This company have traded for over 25 years. They have experience of running payroll for restaurants, hotels, IT firms, security firms, car home operators, solicitors, estate agents, dentists and playgroups.   They provide a full payroll service including P45 and P46 filing and maintaining a full year to date payroll file for audits.

They can also carry out payments by BACS, report on pension contributions and post payslips to your employees. Depending on the number of employees, prices start from around £7 a month.

Pay Check

Pay Check are a specialist payroll Free Accountant that is still run by its founders who started the business 25 years ago. They have experience of a wide range of businesses with over a thousand clients on their books.

Payroll Companies in the UK & Gloucestershire


Completing the payroll for your company can be a very time consuming operation. It can be even more time consuming if your staff haven't trained in it. It is important to complete your payroll accurately as errors can demotivate your staff or result in fines from HMRC.

That's why many companies choose to outsource their payroll. There are many Company with fully trained staff. Payroll companies in the UK may run as part of an accounting firm or they may focus entirely on providing payroll services.



What Services do Free Accountant Offer?

Payroll companies offer a wide range of services to their clients, you can pick and choose which is right for you.

◘ Typical services include:
◘ Calculation of pay
◘ Production of electronic or sealed payslips
◘ Payment to your employees' bank accounts through BACS
◘ Full payroll management reports
◘ A nominal ledger journal for your accounts department
◘ They will also calculate all deductions and variations to payroll including student loans, statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay and pensions.
◘ Many also offer a full liaison service with HMRC.

Your information will be sent electronically each month and answer any queries raised. As well as producing year end returns such as P60s and P35s for your company.

RTI & Payroll

As of April 2013, all employers in the UK have had to report their PAYE information to HMRC in real time. This is known as Real Time Information (RTI).  

RTI means that you must report to HMRC every time you pay an employee at the time you pay them. When you are looking for a payroll Free Accountant, choose one that provides RTI so you are fully compliant.