We set up payroll services for one employee, including pension support, and tell you what we need from you and when.
An established team
Pay runs, starters, leavers and pensions take up your week.
We take the calculations, paperwork and submissions off your desk and give you clear reports.
Directors paying themselves
You run a limited company and pay yourself through payroll.
We handle director-only payroll and tell you whether pension duties apply to you.
How it works
How we run your payroll
We start with a conversationYou tell us who you pay and how often. We agree the fee with you before work begins, and we do not publish a price list.
We set upStaff details, pay dates, deductions and pension scheme details are entered and checked.
You tell us what changedSend hours, starters, leavers and changes before each pay run, by email or through the Taxplus app.
We run it and file itWe calculate pay, produce payslips, make the HMRC submissions and send you a summary of what to pay HMRC, and when.
Switching providers
Switching payroll providers?
We can help coordinate the transfer of your payroll records, review opening balances and organise the first payroll run with Taxplus. Bring your latest payslips, pension details and year-to-date figures, and we will tell you if anything else is needed.
General UK dates and 2026/27 rates (GOV.UK, The Pensions Regulator). Yours depend on your pay dates, so we confirm them with you.
On or before payday
HMRC submissions
A Full Payment Submission is normally sent to HMRC on or before each payday, so every pay run is reported as it happens.
22nd of the month
Paying HMRC
PAYE and National Insurance are normally due by the 22nd after each tax month ends if you pay electronically (19th by cheque).
31 May
P60s
Employees on your payroll at the end of the tax year should receive a P60 by 31 May.
£12.71 an hour
National Living Wage
The rate for workers aged 21 and over from April 2026.
£123.25 a week
Statutory sick pay
Paid from the first day of sickness, at £123.25 a week or 80% of average weekly earnings if that is lower.
15% over £5,000
Employer National Insurance
Employers pay 15% on pay above £5,000 a year per employee. Some employers can claim Employment Allowance of up to £10,500.
Pension duties have their own dates: your declaration of compliance is due within five months of your duties starting, and you re-enrol eligible staff every three years.
Why Taxplus
Why choose Taxplus Accountants for payroll?
A service built around your business
Support suited to your workforce, pay arrangements and reporting needs.
More time for your team
Less time on payroll calculations, paperwork and routine administration.
Clear information
Understand your payroll costs, payment obligations and upcoming deadlines.
Helpful, ongoing support
A reliable point of contact for payroll queries and changes as your business grows.
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Do I need payroll if I only pay myself as a director?
Often yes. You must run PAYE if you pay yourself above the lower earnings limit (£129 a week in 2026/27), or if you have another job or a pension. A company with one director and no other employees does not have to enrol that director in a workplace pension. We check your position in our first conversation.
What does payroll cost, and what is not included?
We do not publish a price list. Our fee is based on the services you ask for, such as payroll only or payroll with pension support, and we agree it with you before work begins. Government fees are not part of our standard service, so we charge them on to you. Penalties charged by HMRC for missed deadlines are the client's to pay.
What do I need to give you?
Your employees' names, addresses, dates of birth, National Insurance numbers, start dates and pay details, plus new starter or P45 details, hours and changes for each pay run, and your pension scheme details. If you are switching, we also ask for your payroll records for the tax year so far.
Who prepares and checks my payroll?
An accountant prepares your payroll and checks it before anything is submitted.
Can payroll be run entirely online?
Yes. All of our services, payroll included, can be completed online. We meet over Zoom or Google Meet, and you can send documents by email or through the Taxplus app. You are also welcome to visit our office in Barking.
How do I send you payroll information?
Send it by email or through the Taxplus app, or hand in paper documents at our Barking office. In the app you can also chat with your assigned accountant, join a video meeting and check your upcoming deadlines.
Are you a payroll bureau?
We provide payroll as an outsourced service from our Barking office. We run your pay runs, produce payslips and reports and make the HMRC submissions for you, so you do not need payroll software or staff of your own.
Do you give advice on pension investments?
No. Our pension service covers employer administration and compliance support only, such as assessing staff, calculating contributions and sending information to your provider.
Which areas do you cover?
Our office is at 29A Station Parade, Barking IG11 8EB, and we provide payroll services in Barking, Dagenham, Ilford, East Ham, across East London, London and the UK. The service is the same wherever you are.
Let us take care of your payroll
Speak to Taxplus Accountants about a payroll and workplace pension service that fits your business. Contact us today for a tailored quotation.
