Why Businesses Choose Our Payroll Services
Accurate and on time, every time
Payroll mistakes damage employee trust and attract HMRC penalties. We process your payroll accurately and ensure employees are paid on time, every time.
HMRC compliant
We handle all HMRC submissions including RTI (Real Time Information), P60s, P45s, P11Ds, and year end reporting. You stay compliant without lifting a finger.
Pension auto enrolment expertise
Workplace pension duties are complex. We manage your auto enrolment, handle opt ins and opt outs, submit pension contributions, and ensure full compliance with The Pensions Regulator.
Fixed monthly fees
Know exactly what you’re paying. Our fixed monthly fees are based on employee numbers, with no hidden charges or surprises.
Part of your wider accounting service
Payroll integrates seamlessly with your accounting. We ensure payroll costs are correctly recorded, PAYE liabilities are tracked, and everything reconciles perfectly.
Our Payroll Services
Monthly Payroll Processing
Calculate wages and deductions, process salary payments, handle overtime and bonuses, manage statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
HMRC Submissions
Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, P60 year end certificates, P45 leaver forms, P11D benefits reporting, CIS deductions for construction.
Pension Auto Enrolment
Automatic enrolment setup, postponement and staging, employee communications, opt in and opt out management, pension scheme submissions, re enrolment every three years.
Employee Support
Payslips (email or printed), employment contracts, payroll queries and explanations, new starter processing, leaver processing.
Payroll Reports
Monthly payroll summaries, PAYE liability tracking, year to date reports, pension contribution reports, departmental cost analysis.
Year End Services
P60 production and distribution, P11D benefits forms, payroll year end submission, annual reconciliation.
What Business Owners Say
Mike Waywell (Multiple Businesses)
“I can’t recommend APH highly enough. They’ve been brilliant supporting me across two different businesses, handling everything from regular tax submissions and bookkeeping right through to restructuring shares and selling one of the companies.”
Holly Connolly
“I have worked with APH for a year now and what a difference a year has made. Paul, Carla, Adam are fantastic and help in every way possible. Their team are very professional, helpful and great to work with.”
Joanne McCombe
“We have been with APH accountants for a few years now and from the moment we met the team to the present day they have been outstanding. We have had excellent advice and a lot of help along the way to help our business grow.”
How Payroll Services Work
Getting Started
We’ll gather your existing payroll information, employee details, and current pension scheme. If you’re starting payroll from scratch, we’ll set everything up including HMRC registration and pension scheme selection.
Monthly Process
Before each pay date, you send us hours worked, overtime, bonuses, or any changes. We process payroll, submit RTI to HMRC, pay pension contributions, and send you payslips for distribution.
What You Receive
Payslips for each employee (by email or print), payment schedule showing net pay and deductions, PAYE liability summary, pension contribution report, payroll journal for your accounts.
Your Responsibilities
Send us timesheets or hours worked, inform us of new starters or leavers, pay employees on the payment date, pay HMRC and pension contributions when due.
Our Responsibilities
Everything else. Calculations, HMRC submissions, pension management, statutory payments, year end reporting, compliance monitoring, employee queries.
Common Payroll Challenges We Solve
Running payroll takes too much time
Processing payroll in house means hours calculating wages, checking tax codes, handling deductions, submitting returns. Outsource to us and reclaim that time for running your business.
HMRC penalties and errors
Miss an RTI deadline? Get tax codes wrong? Submit incorrect figures? HMRC penalties add up fast. Professional payroll eliminates these costly mistakes.
Pension auto enrolment complexity
Auto enrolment rules are complicated. Postponement periods, eligibility criteria, contribution rates, communications. We handle it all correctly.
Growing pains
Your first employee is exciting but daunting. HMRC registration, pension setup, employment contracts, payroll software. We guide you through everything.
Staff turnover complications
Leavers need P45s immediately. New starters need proper onboarding. Maternity leave requires statutory calculations. We handle all scenarios smoothly.
Who Uses Our Payroll Services
Small businesses (1-10 employees)
You’ve hired your first employees and need reliable payroll. We set everything up, handle HMRC registration, and process payroll monthly while you focus on growing your business.
Growing businesses (10-50 employees)
Payroll is becoming complex. Multiple departments, varied pay rates, overtime calculations. We provide professional payroll with detailed reporting and analysis.
Businesses switching payroll providers
Frustrated with your current payroll service? We make switching seamless. We’ll transfer your data, audit past submissions, fix any issues, and provide the responsive service you deserve.
Businesses with complex payroll
Construction with CIS deductions? Multiple pension schemes? Directors and employees? Benefits and expenses? We handle complex payroll scenarios with ease.
FAQs
Our fees depend on employee numbers. Typically £15-25 per employee per month, with setup fees from £150-300. Get a tailored quote based on your specific needs.
Monthly payroll processing, RTI submissions, payslips, year end reporting (P60s), pension auto enrolment management, HMRC compliance, and unlimited support for payroll queries.
Yes. We manage all aspects of workplace pensions including automatic enrolment, employee communications, contribution submissions, and compliance with The Pensions Regulator.
We can typically set up and run your first payroll within 2 weeks. For urgent situations, we can fast track setup in a few days.
We’ll audit your situation, identify what’s missing, bring everything up to date, and negotiate with HMRC if penalties have been issued.
Absolutely. We guide you through everything: HMRC registration, employment contracts, pension scheme selection, payroll setup, and ongoing compliance. First employees are our specialty.
Yes. We handle CIS deductions for construction, subcontractor verification, and ensure proper reporting of both employees and subcontractors.