We are delighted to announce that PayCheck has been named a finalist in the Service Provider Excellence Award – Payroll UKI category at The Rewards 2026.

This recognition represents a significant milestone for our business, particularly as we celebrate 30 years of delivering trusted payroll services to businesses across the UK.

Being shortlisted for an industry award is always an honour. However, what makes this recognition particularly special is that it reflects the values that have defined PayCheck since 1996: exceptional customer service, payroll expertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to supporting our clients.

For our team, this nomination is not simply about an award. It is recognition of the dedication, expertise, and hard work that goes into every payroll run, every client interaction, and every business relationship we have built over the last three decades.

Recognising Excellence in Payroll Services

The Service Provider Excellence Award celebrates organisations that demonstrate outstanding service delivery, customer experience, innovation, and measurable value to clients.

Payroll is one of the most critical functions within any organisation. Employees expect to be paid accurately and on time, while employers rely on trusted payroll partners to help them navigate increasingly complex legislation, compliance requirements, workplace pensions, Benefits in Kind reporting, and HMRC obligations.

Businesses are not simply buying payroll processing.

They are placing their trust in a provider responsible for one of their most important employee and compliance functions.

At PayCheck, we understand that responsibility and take it seriously.

Why PayCheck Was Selected as a Finalist

Over the years, we have built a reputation for combining leading payroll technology with exceptional human support.

While technology continues to transform payroll, our belief remains simple:

People still need people: Our clients value having direct access to experienced payroll professionals who understand their business and can provide practical guidance whenever support is needed. This personalised approach remains a key reason why businesses continue to choose PayCheck.

Nearly 30 Years of Payroll Expertise: Since 1996, PayCheck has supported businesses through some of the biggest changes in payroll and employment legislation.

• Over the years, our team has helped employers navigate:

• Real Time Information (RTI)
• Workplace pension auto-enrolment
• National Minimum Wage changes
• Benefits in Kind reporting
• Hybrid and remote working developments
• Digital payroll transformation
• New payroll technologies and integrations

Today, we support more than 1,500 UK businesses, process over 1 million payslips every year, and manage more than £2 billion in BACS payroll payments annually.

This experience allows us to support businesses with confidence, accuracy, and consistency.

A People-First Approach to Payroll

One of the factors that helped distinguish PayCheck is our commitment to customer service.

While many service providers increasingly rely on automated support systems, we continue to invest in accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable payroll professionals.

This commitment is reflected in our well-known 3 Ring Promise.

When clients contact PayCheck, they speak to a real member of our team quickly, without lengthy call queues or complicated support processes.

For many businesses, particularly SMEs and growing organisations, this level of access and responsiveness is invaluable.

Payroll questions often need immediate answers, and our team is committed to being there when clients need support.

The Expertise Behind Every Payroll Run

Payroll is often viewed as a process. At PayCheck, we know it is much more than that.

Behind every payroll run are experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring employees are paid correctly, compliance obligations are met, and clients have confidence in their payroll processes.

Earlier this year, we introduced our Payroll Masters campaign to celebrate the people behind PayCheck. Many members of our payroll team have spent decades in the payroll profession, helping businesses navigate complex situations and changing legislation.

Their knowledge, dedication, and commitment to client service are major reasons why PayCheck continues to be recognised within the industry.

Innovation Combined with Service

Recognition for service excellence is not achieved through customer support alone.

Businesses today expect payroll providers to deliver:

• Secure payroll processing
• Digital employee self-service
• Pension administration
• HMRC compliance support
• Payroll reporting
• BACS payment services
• Flexible integrations

PayCheck continues to invest in technology and process improvements while ensuring that innovation never comes at the expense of personalised service.

This balance between technology and human expertise remains central to our approach.

A Message from Brian Ramamoorthy, Managing Director

“Being named a finalist for this award is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the dedication shown by every member of the PayCheck team.

We’ve spent the last 30 years building our reputation on service, expertise, and trusted client relationships. While payroll technology continues to evolve, our commitment to putting clients first remains unchanged.

I would like to thank our clients for their continued trust and our team for their hard work and professionalism. This recognition belongs to everyone who has contributed to PayCheck’s success and helped us reach this exciting milestone.”

Brian Ramamoorthy
Managing Director, PayCheck

Thank You to Our Clients and Team

Finally, we would like to thank our clients, partners, and colleagues for their continued support. Your trust, loyalty, and feedback have helped shape PayCheck into the business it is today.

Being recognised as a finalist is an achievement we are incredibly proud of, and we look forward to continuing to deliver the exceptional payroll service our clients have come to expect.

Whatever the outcome, we are honoured to be recognised among the leading payroll providers in the UK and Ireland.

Thank you for being part of our journey.