Payroll Services UK
AccTek provides fully managed payroll services for small businesses, contractors, and growing companies across the UK.
For as low as only £19.99 per month
What Is Payroll?
Payroll is the process of calculating and processing employee pay while complying with HMRC regulations.
This includes:
• Gross pay calculation
• Income Tax (PAYE) deductions
• National Insurance contributions
• Pension auto-enrolment
• Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
• RTI submissions to HMRC
• Payslip production
Payroll is not just paying wages. It is regulated financial reporting.
Who We Support
Our payroll services are suitable for:
• Small limited companies
• Owner-managed businesses
• Start-ups hiring their first employee
• Contractors operating through limited companies
• Growing businesses with expanding teams
Whether you employ one person or a small team, structured payroll is essential.
Why Outsource Payroll?
• Compliance assurance
• Time savings
• Reduced administrative burden
• Accurate record-keeping
• Confidential handling of sensitive data
Payroll errors erode trust. Accuracy builds it.
Payroll Deadlines You Must Know
Key obligations include:
• RTI submission on or before each pay date
• Monthly or quarterly PAYE payment to HMRC
• Annual P60 issuance by 31 May
• P11D reporting (if applicable) by 6 July
Missing deadlines can trigger automatic penalties and interest.
How do we help
Everything You Need — Nothing You Don’t
PAYE Setup & Registration
We:
• Register your business for PAYE
• Set up HMRC RTI reporting
• Configure payroll software
• Establish pension auto-enrolment compliance
A properly structured payroll system prevents future compliance issues.
Monthly Payroll Processing
We manage:
• Employee salary calculations
• PAYE and NI deductions
• Pension contributions
• Student loan deductions
• Director payroll
• Bonus and overtime calculations
Employees receive accurate payslips on time, every time.
RTI Submissions to HMRC
Under Real Time Information (RTI) rules, payroll data must be submitted to HMRC on or before each pay date.
We handle:
• Full Payment Submissions (FPS)
• Employer Payment Summaries (EPS)
• Year-end submissions (P60s, P11Ds if required)
Compliance deadlines are monitored continuously.
Pension Auto-Enrolment
UK employers must comply with workplace pension regulations.
We manage:
• Employee eligibility assessment
• Contribution calculations
• Ongoing pension reporting
• Communication compliance
Failure to comply can trigger regulatory penalties. Structured oversight prevents this.
Statutory Payments & Leave
We process:
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
• Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
• Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)
• Parental leave payments
Correct calculation ensures both employee fairness and employer compliance.
Helpful Payroll resources
Looking for payroll advice and guidance before paying for our service? We’ve got you covered.
How to pay yourself as a Sole Trader and how much to put aside for tax
As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don’t receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So how do you pay yourself as a sole trader and then pay any tax due?
Understanding the legal requirements of being a sole trader
Setting up as a Sole Trader is a popular way to start a business, especially for those entering the business world for the first time. However, as with everything in business, becoming a sole trader comes with several risks you should be aware of.
What business expenses can I claim as a self employed Sole Trader?
As you juggle all the new responsibilities, you’ll also deal with lots of new costs. The good news is that many of these costs can be claimed as business expenses, meaning you’ll pay less tax and get to keep more of your hard-earned money.
Common Mistakes Sole Traders Make
We regularly see missing allowable expenses (mileage, home office, use of phone), forgetting about payments on account, mixing personal and business finances. Avoiding these mistakes can save thousands over time.
Sole Trader vs Limited Company – When Should You Switch?
A common question. There is no single income level where incorporation is automatically better. We provide clear modelling so you can see the difference in tax outcomes before making the decision.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to register for PAYE if I hire an employee?
Yes. You must register as an employer with HMRC and operate PAYE (Pay As You Earn) if:
• You pay any employee £123 or more per week (2024/25 threshold)
• They receive expenses or benefits
• They have another job or pension
Registration must be completed before the first payday. Failing to register and submit payroll under Real Time Information (RTI) can result in penalties.
2. What is included in outsourced payroll services?
Outsourced payroll services typically include:
• Salary calculations
• PAYE and National Insurance deductions
• Pension auto-enrolment calculations
• Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
• RTI submissions to HMRC
• Payslip generation
• Year-end forms such as P60s
Outsourcing ensures compliance while saving business owners time and administrative effort.
3. What are RTI submissions in payroll?
RTI (Real Time Information) is HMRC’s system requiring employers to submit payroll data on or before each pay date.
The main submissions are:
• Full Payment Submission (FPS)
• Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
Late or incorrect RTI submissions can trigger automatic penalties.
4. When do I need to pay PAYE and National Insurance to HMRC?
PAYE and National Insurance contributions must usually be paid:
• Monthly – by the 22nd of the following tax month (if paying electronically)
• Quarterly – if eligible for small employer arrangements
Late payments may result in interest charges and penalties.
5. Do company directors need to run payroll?
Yes.
If you operate through a limited company and pay yourself a salary, you must run payroll through PAYE, even if you are the only employee.
Director payroll requires:
• Proper tax code application
• Annual or monthly calculation method selection
• RTI submission compliance
Incorrect director payroll can create tax discrepancies and HMRC queries.
6. What happens if payroll is submitted late?
HMRC may issue:
• Fixed monthly penalties based on the number of employees
• Interest on late PAYE payments
• Escalating penalties for repeated non-compliance
Consistent on-time payroll processing prevents unnecessary penalties and protects your compliance record.
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You are in safe hands
When you trust us with your accounts, you can have complete confidence that we know what we’re doing. Our accountants have a wide range of qualifications and accreditations from trusted professional bodies such as the AAT and ICAEW.
