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Pensions – the payroll onboarding problem hiding in plain sight

It’s been more than a decade since automatic enrolment came into effect, yet workplace pensions remain one of the biggest stumbling blocks we encounter when onboarding new payroll clients You might expect that, after 10+ years, most employers would have...

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Fixing P45 leaving dates

If you work in payroll, you’ve probably dealt with problems surrounding P45 leaving dates before. It’s one of those common headaches, but don’t worry, here are some simple tips for handling issues that can arise from an employee leaving. Getting...

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The hidden cost of zero pay employees in hospitality payroll

Zero pay employees may incur you some hidden costs in your hospitality payroll, in this article we take a closer look to help you make the right payroll decisions. Many managed payroll service providers in the hospitality industry charge per...

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Changes to Section 690 for internationally mobile employees

Don’t get caught out by the changes from 6 April 2025 Section 690 ITEPA 2003 has undergone significant changes since the start of the new tax year. This section of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 deals with...

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Bank holidays are coming – don’t let BACS processing catch you out

With payroll year-end taking centre stage recently, it’s easy to overlook the upcoming bank holidays and their impact on your processing timeline, especially BACS processing. With several bank holidays on the horizon, now’s the time to double-check your payroll schedule...

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Holiday pay calculations – The ‘lack of data’ trap

For most employees, a holiday is a well-earned break, made all the better by holiday pay. For payroll professionals, holiday pay is a calculation nightmare. Behind every “Out of Office” reply sits a spreadsheet, an HR system, and a payroll...

Welcome Beth Pearson

Our team is growing, and this week, we are delighted to welcome our latest superstar, Beth Peason, who joins the team as a Senior Payroll Professional. Beth has worked in payroll since leaving college when she started on the Apprenticeship...

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National Minimum Wage – the hidden problem of salaried workers and unpaid hours

When most people think about National Minimum Wage (NMW) violations in the UK, they imagine workers being paid below the statutory hourly rate. However, a more subtle and widespread issue often flies under the radar, but it is starting to...

Why average is the enemy of growth for a service provider

In business, there’s a strange phenomenon that every company needs to understand – both excellent and abysmal service drive customers to make noise. And today, social media can amplify this noise further than complaints to service teams or disgruntled conversations...

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Understanding your compliance obligations for National Minimum Wage (2025 update)

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) represent cornerstones of UK employment law, designed to ensure fair compensation for workers across all sectors. For employers, understanding these regulations is not merely good practice – it’s a legal...

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