Choosing the Best Payroll Software for Your Business in 2025
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Managing payroll used to be a time-consuming task filled with spreadsheets, paperwork, and late nights. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case. Modern payroll software can help businesses automate the process, stay compliant with HMRC, and reduce costly errors. With 2025 just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to review your current setup and […]
What is the Construction Industry Scheme?
If you’re a contractor in the construction industry, you will likely work with various subcontractors depending on the skills that each project needs. The Construction Industry Scheme was created to allow you to deduct tax from your subcontractors’ pay at source and pay it to HMRC direct. Here’s how it works. How does the Construction […]
What’s the difference between an employee and a self-employed contractor?
When you take on a new worker, your duties and responsibilities will vary depending on whether they’re an employee or self-employed. Equally, if you’ve started working somewhere new, your relationship and your tax status will vary depending on your employment status. So, what’s the difference between an employee and a self-employed contractor, and why does […]
Understanding Paternity Leave and Paternity Pay in the UK
Even though dads in countries like Sweden and Germany have more generous rights when it comes to paternity leave and paternity pay, ours are pretty good.
What are the rules for Maternity Pay and Maternity Leave in the UK?
As a business you have to grant your eligible employees maternity leave and pay new mothers statutory maternity pay. But what are the figures in detail?
Understanding Company Van Tax: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Did you know that if you let your employees use the company van privately you have certain tax and national insurance as well as reporting obligations?
Which is more beneficial for an employee, a company car or the cash alternative?
As an employee, which is more beneficial, driving a company car or taking a cash alternative and having your business mileage paid by the company?
What’s behind the term Real Time Information (RTI) in Payroll?
The idea behind Real Time Information (RTI) in Payroll is to make PAYE (Pay As You Earn) submissions more efficient, more accurate and easier to administer. Employers need to submit information to HMRC in real time every time they pay employees. This also affects pension providers every time pensions are paid out.
Auto Enrolment – The Basics and Frequently Asked Questions
You might have heard the ads on the radio or you have heard people talk about auto enrolment and workplace pensions. So, what’s it all about and does it apply to you? In this week’s blog post, we’ll cover the basics and answer the most commonly asked questions.
What every Employer needs to know about Payroll
Growing your company is exciting and when you take on your first employee you know it’s going in the right direction. But with this kind of growth comes a new kind of responsibility. Your employees need to get paid and this means you must start running a payroll.