Employment Allowance explained
Posted by Mark Ingle on November 6, 2026Back in the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Chancellor announced significant changes to the Employment Allowance. We explain what they mean for you.
Hire an accountant – and boost revenue by 11.5%!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 3, 2026Research has found that, if you hire an accountant, your SME will boost revenue by an average of 11.5% – yet over 20% of firms don’t!
Overpayment of wages: what to do if you’ve overpaid an employee
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on October 22, 2026Made an overpayment of wages? Find out when you can recover the money, how to handle employee repayments and how to correct payroll errors with HMRC.
The true cost of an employee in the UK: can your business afford to hire?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 25, 2026Discover the true cost of an employee in the UK, including employer NI, pension contributions, recruitment, training and cash-flow pressures.
Payroll fraud – and how to avoid it
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 28, 2026In this post, we look at how payroll fraud can happen, what it costs businesses ini the UK, and ways you can prevent it.
Payroll giving – a brief guide
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 24, 2026If you are thinking of offering a payroll giving scheme for your employees, our guide tells you how to set one up and administer it.
Tax refunds – you do need to claim them
Posted by Karen Jones on July 6, 2026If you are due a tax refund you’ll need to obtain your payment online.
Payroll errors affect a quarter of UK employees
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 4, 2026New research has found that 25% of employees have experienced payroll errors. Why do these happen, and what can you do about them?
PAYE settlement agreements: when should employers use a PSA?
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on June 4, 2026PAYE settlement agreements can help employers deal with tax on minor, irregular or impracticable staff expenses and benefits. Here’s when a PSA may be useful, what it can cover, and which deadlines to watch.
Payroll outsourcing: is it worth it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 31, 2026As businesses grow, many start to look at outsourcing their payroll. We look at whether payroll outsourcing is worth it.
