Our blogs
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Paul Chappell
As payroll professionals, we occasionally receive queries from clients about discrepancies between the figures we’ve submitted via FPS (Full Payment Submission) and the amounts HMRC has forwarded to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These discrepancies can directly impact...
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Paul Chappell
The payroll sector is full of complexity, and that’s putting it mildly. But here’s something that doesn’t have to be complicated – supporting charities through your workplace. Payroll giving is one of those rare things that actually works exactly as...
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Stewart Waddell
As an accountancy practice, your clients expect you to handle their payroll. It’s part of the service, part of being their trusted adviser. But payroll has become a beast that’s quietly eating away at your practice’s profitability and your team’s...
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Paul Chappell
The numbers for the hospitality sector are stacking up, and not in a good way. From April 2026, the National Living Wage is jumping to £12.71 an hour. That’s a 4.1% increase for workers aged 21 and over, with even...
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Josh Donner
There’s a good chance you’ve considered switching payroll providers at some point. Maybe your current service is declining, mistakes are happening more often, or perhaps you’ve outgrown what they can offer. But then the doubts creep in, and suddenly staying...
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Stewart Waddell
When we launched Ascend Payroll in November 2024, we had a simple yet clear vision – to create a premium managed payroll service that actually works the way businesses need it to work. Not just technically compliant. Not just efficient....
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Paul Chappell
As we head into the Christmas rush, it’s worth taking a moment to understand the rights and rules around seasonal workers. Whether you’re hiring extra hands for the festive period or picking up some extra shifts yourself, there are some...
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LIam Ridgill
Since the UK GDPR and the new Data Protection Act came into effect in 2018, every business has claimed to be compliant. It’s expected. It’s promised. But can it actually be proven? That’s where ISO 27701 comes in. It is...
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Paul Chappell
If you’re running a construction business in the UK, you’ve probably heard about CIS and PAYE. These two tax systems often work side by side, and understanding how they interact is crucial for staying compliant with HMRC. It is important...
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Alison Clynes
When Sandra Marshall joined Jerry Green Dog Rescue as their Finance Manager nearly four years ago, payroll was already outsourced. But what started as a convenient solution had gradually become a significant source of stress. “The level of customer service...
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