How much does payroll outsourcing cost?

We charge based on the number of employees. Most small businesses pay £40-£80 per month for 1-5 employees, scaling up as you grow. No setup fees or hidden costs. Get a personalized quote based on your payroll complexity.

What is PAYE and who needs it?

PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the system for deducting income tax and National Insurance from employees' wages before they receive them. Any business with employees (or a director taking a salary) must operate PAYE.

What is CIS and do I need it?

CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) requires subcontractors in construction to be registered. We handle CIS registration, monthly payments, and worker deferrals if you hire subcontractors on your projects.

What is auto enrolment?

Auto enrolment requires employers to enroll eligible employees into a pension scheme (like NEST or Now Pensions). We help you register, manage enrolment, and handle contributions each month.

When are payroll submissions due?

Full Payment Submission (FPS) must be submitted by the 22nd of the month or (if paying late) the day of payment. Monthly Payroll Summary (if applicable) is usually due by the 22nd. We submit everything on time.

Can you handle multiple payroll runs?

Yes. If you pay weekly, fortnightly, or have multiple payment dates, we manage all of it. We also handle variations (overtime, bonuses, additional pay) and adjustments.

HMRC-COMPLIANT PAYROLL

Payroll Services — Accurate, Compliant, On Time

From employee setup to monthly submissions and year-end reporting. We handle payroll so you focus on growing your team.

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Why Outsource Your Payroll?

Payroll is complex, time-consuming, and mistakes are costly. HMRC penalties for late submissions and incorrect filings add up quickly. Our fixed-fee payroll service removes the headache.

Compliance

All statutory payroll rules followed. PAYE, NI, pension contributions, and CIS all calculated correctly. No HMRC penalties.

Time Savings

No more wrestling with payroll software or spreadsheets. We handle everything from employee setup to monthly submissions.

Accurate Calculations

Tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions calculated precisely. Your employees are paid the right amount, every time.

Peace of Mind

HMRC submissions are handled by qualified professionals. Your payroll is always compliant and on time.

Employee Payroll Services

From onboarding new employees to monthly processing and year-end P60 generation.

What We Handle Each Month

Collect timesheet or salary details from you
Calculate gross pay and deductions
Compute tax (PAYE) and National Insurance
Prepare payslips for each employee
Process payment instructions
Submit Full Payment Submission (FPS) to HMRC
Provide you with a payroll summary

Employee Onboarding

Collect employee details (name, NI number, address)
Issue P45 (if joining from another job)
Set up tax code and allowances
Register with HMRC if your first employee
Create personnel record
Process starter form (if required)
Provide employee with payslip

Year-End Payroll

Each April we prepare and submit:

P60 forms (year-end statement for each employee)
End of Year (EoY) submission to HMRC
P11D forms (benefits in kind, if applicable)
Year-end reconciliation and certificates

PAYE & Real Time Information (RTI)

PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is how HMRC collects income tax from employees. RTI means payroll data is reported to HMRC in real-time rather than at year-end.

How PAYE Works

1You register as an employer with HMRC
2We process your payroll and calculate tax
3Tax is deducted from employees' wages
4Deductions are submitted to HMRC monthly
5HMRC reconciles at year-end
6Employees receive P60 form showing total tax

RTI Requirements

Full Payment Submission (FPS) each pay period
Due by 22nd of the month (or day of payment)
Contains employee details and pay information
Submitted via HMRC's payroll software portal
Provides real-time view of tax liabilities
Required for all employers with RTI status

Late RTI submission penalties: Submitting FPS after the 22nd (or day of payment) incurs HMRC penalties starting at £100. We ensure all submissions are on time.

CIS Payroll for Contractors

If you hire subcontractors or contractors in construction, the CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) applies.

CIS Requirements

All contractors must be registered with HMRC for CIS
Retain 20% of gross payments to subcontractors (payment on account)
Monthly CIS returns and payments to HMRC
Subcontractors can claim the 20% retained as credit
Unregistered subcontractors get 30% retention

What We Do

Check contractor CIS registration status
Calculate 20% retention correctly
Process contractor payments with deductions
Submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC
Manage contractor deferrals if applicable
Provide contractor with deduction statements
Handle CIS paperwork and compliance

CIS penalties are severe: Incorrect retention amounts or late payments can result in penalties up to 100% of the amount due, plus interest. Proper CIS management is essential.

Auto Enrolment Support

Auto enrolment is a legal requirement for UK employers. We handle registration, enrolment, and ongoing contributions.

What Triggers Auto Enrolment

Having at least one employee
Employee is aged 22-state pension age
Employee earnings exceed £10,000/year
No exemptions apply

Our Auto Enrolment Services

Check if you need to auto enrol
Register with a pension provider (NEST, Now Pensions, etc.)
Calculate eligible employees
Notify employees of enrolment
Calculate and deduct contributions
Pay employer contributions
Handle opt-out requests
Annual re-enrolment compliance

Contribution Rates (2024/25)

Employee contribution: 5% of qualifying earnings (minimum)
Employer contribution: 3% of qualifying earnings (minimum)
Total: 8% minimum

Payroll Reporting

You'll receive detailed payroll reports to track costs, compliance, and business metrics.

Monthly Payroll Reports

Payroll summary showing gross pay, deductions, net pay
Tax and NI breakdown
Pension contributions
CIS deductions (if applicable)
Payment instructions for you to action

Employee Records

Individual payslips for each employee
Year-to-date pay and tax
Pension pot balance
Absence tracking (if applicable)
P60 forms (year-end)

Compliance Reports

HMRC RTI submissions status
CIS returns and payments due
Auto enrolment compliance status
Pension contribution payments
Penalty risk alerts

Cost Analysis

Total payroll costs vs budget
Tax and NI cost breakdown
Pension cost tracking
CIS payment reconciliation
Headcount and average salary metrics

Why Choose Zenith for Payroll?

Payroll is critical—mistakes cost money and damage employee trust.

HMRC Compliance

All payments and submissions are correct and on time. No penalties.

Accuracy Guaranteed

Tax, NI, and pension contributions calculated precisely for every employee.

Quick Turnaround

Process your payroll within 24 hours of receiving timesheets.

Employee Satisfaction

Payslips issued on time, every time. Happy employees, lower turnover.

Full Documentation

Detailed records for audit purposes. Everything organized and backed up.

Scalability

Add or remove employees easily. We scale with your business growth.

Payroll Questions

Get answers to common payroll and PAYE queries.

Simplify Your Payroll

Accurate, compliant, stress-free payroll processing. Let our team handle the complexity while you focus on your business.

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