Employer of Record (EOR) Services in the UK: A Complete Guide for Employers
What Is an Employer of Record (EOR)? Hiring employees in the UK can be complex, particularly for businesses expanding into new markets, employing remote workers, or lacking an established legal entity. This is where an Employer of Record (EOR) can help. An Employer of Record is a third-party organisation that legally employs workers on behalf…
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BACS vs Faster Payments for Payroll: Which Is Best for UK Businesses?
Choosing how to pay employees is one of the most important decisions for any employer. Payroll isn’t just about calculating salaries accurately, it’s about ensuring employees are paid on time, every time. In the UK, the two most common electronic payment methods are BACS (Bankers’ Automated Clearing Services) and Faster Payments. While both allow businesses…
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What Are the Benefits of BACS Payroll Payments?
Simplifying Payroll Payments with BACS Paying employees accurately and on time is one of the most important responsibilities for any employer. As businesses grow, manually processing payroll payments can become time-consuming, increase the risk of errors, and place unnecessary pressure on finance teams. That’s where BACS payroll payments can help. BACS is a secure and…
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Payroll Manager Leaving or Retiring? How to Outsource Payroll Without Business Disruption
A Guide to Switching Payroll Companies For many UK businesses, payroll is managed by a trusted individual who knows every detail of the organisation. It may be: An experienced Payroll Manager A long-serving Payroll Administrator A Finance Manager handling payroll An external accountant A bookkeeper who has managed payroll for years Over time, these individuals…
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PayCheck’s 3 Ring Promise: Why Human Support Still Matters in Modern Payroll
Payroll technology has evolved dramatically over the last three decades. Today’s businesses benefit from cloud-based payroll software, automated calculations, real-time HMRC reporting, pension integrations, employee self-service portals, and AI-powered tools. These innovations have transformed the way payroll is processed and delivered. Yet despite all this technology, one challenge remains unchanged: When payroll questions arise, businesses…
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How HRose Consulting Improved Payroll Accuracy and Efficiency with PayCheck
Discover how HRose Consulting simplified payroll management for multiple clients Client Overview Industry: HR Consultancy & Business OperationsCompany Size: Small to Medium-Sized Business (SME)Service: Fully Managed Payroll Services, Payroll Reporting, Employee Portal & Client Onboarding For nearly two decades, HRose Consulting has trusted PayCheck to support the payroll requirements of multiple clients with diverse needs.…
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How Halspan Achieved a Seamless Payroll Transition with PayCheck
Discover how Halspan streamlined payroll, BACS payments & HMRC compliance with PayCheck Client Overview Industry: Fire Door Safety ManufacturingCompany Size: Small to Medium-Sized Business (SME)Service: Fully Managed Payroll Bureau, BACS Payments, Auto Enrolment & HMRC Compliance When Halspan needed a new payroll provider in the UK at short notice, they required a trusted payroll partner…
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How Long Do I Keep Payroll Records in the UK?
Watch the Video Payroll Master Mark Sapsford, Senior Business Development Manager at PayCheck, brings more than 25 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry. In this video, Mark explains how long employers need to keep payroll records, what information should be retained, and why good record-keeping is essential for payroll compliance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlLyRFr2J6g A…
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How Clearwater Marine Achieved Stress-Free Payroll Services with PayCheck
Case Study: Clearwater Marine Investment x PayCheck – A Decade of Trusted Payroll Partnership Overview Industry: Private Investment Company Specialising in the Maritime SectorCompany Size: Small to Medium-Sized Business (SME)Service: Fully Managed Payroll Outsourcing & HMRC Compliance SupportPartnership Length: 20+ Years For more than two decades, Clearwater Marine has trusted PayCheck to manage its payroll…
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What Are Class 1A NICs? A Complete Guide for UK Employers
Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are employer-paid National Insurance charges that apply to most taxable Benefits in Kind (BiKs) provided to employees and directors. If your business offers benefits such as company cars, private medical insurance, or certain employee perks, understanding Class 1A NICs is essential for payroll compliance and accurate budgeting. With HMRC’s…
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What Tax Forms Do I Need to Submit for Payroll?
Watch the Video Payroll Master Mark Sapsford, Senior Business Development Manager at PayCheck, has spent more than 25 years working in the payroll and HR industry. In this video, Mark explains the key payroll tax forms UK employers need to submit and how to stay compliant with HMRC requirements. https://youtu.be/qqJOMCVAML4 Running payroll isn’t just about…
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Compare the Best Payroll Providers in the UK
Which Payroll Service Is Right for Your Business? Choosing the right payroll provider is one of the most important decisions a business can make. Payroll is no longer just about paying employees. Today’s employers require support with HMRC compliance, pensions, Benefits in Kind (BiKs), RTI submissions, employee self-service, reporting, and increasingly complex employment legislation. Whether…
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Masters of Payroll: The People Behind 30 Years of Trusted Payroll
Discover some of the people driving PayCheck’s reputation for payroll excellence. Every month, thousands of employees receive their payslip without giving a second thought to the work happening behind the scenes. But for almost 30 years, PayCheck’s payroll professionals have been making sure those payslips are accurate, on time and fully compliant because when payroll…
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Outsourcing Payroll: A Strategic Growth Lever for Finance Controllers
Discover why Finance Controllers are outsourcing payroll to improve compliance, reduce risk, and support business growth. For many Finance Controllers, payroll is one of those critical business functions that must be right every time. Employees expect to be paid accurately and on time, HMRC expects compliant reporting, and leadership teams expect efficient cost management. Yet…
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How to Set Up Payroll for Your Business in the UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubbgEtriJkM Setting up payroll for your business in the UK can seem complex at first. However, with the right steps in place, it becomes a manageable and fully compliant process. In this guide, our Payroll Master, Mark Sapsford, who brings over 25 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry walks you through the…
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Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits Delayed
What UK Employers Need to Know About the 2027 PBIK Changes HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has officially revised its plans for the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (PBIKs), introducing a phased rollout approach from April 2027. This update is a significant shift from the original plan for full mandation and comes following extensive…
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How Grass Valley Cut Payroll Costs and Improved Compliance
Case Study: Grass Valley x PayCheck – A Decade of Trusted Payroll Partnership Grass Valley is a leading provider of media and broadcasting technology, powering over 1,300 professionals globally. As a trusted partner in broadcast innovation, the company delivers end‑to‑end solutions that seamlessly integrate hardware and software, enabling the world’s leading media organisations to create,…
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What Happens When Payroll Goes Wrong
Risks, costs and how UK businesses can avoid it Payroll is one of the most critical operational functions in any business. When it runs smoothly, it often goes unnoticed. But when payroll goes wrong, the consequences can be immediate, costly, and damaging. For UK businesses, payroll errors are not just administrative issues, they create financial…
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Mileage rate increase 2026–27
What UK Employers and Individuals Need to Know The UK Government has announced long‑awaited changes to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs), following confirmation by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. From 6 April 2026, mileage rates will increase for the first time in over 15 years a move widely welcomed across the payroll and HR industry. This change…
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UK tax rates 2026–27: Key rates, allowances and deadlines explained
Keeping up with payroll, tax, and HMRC updates is essential for every UK business. With changes across National Insurance, income tax thresholds, statutory payments, and compliance deadlines, even small mistakes can lead to costly penalties. To help employers stay compliant and informed, PayCheck has created a 2026–27 UK Tax Fact Card, a simple, practical reference…
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P60 Deadline: What employers need to know before 31 May 2026
As the tax year comes to a close, one of the most important payroll responsibilities for UK employers is issuing P60 forms to employees. While it may seem like a routine administrative task, the deadline of 31 May 2026 is a legal requirement—and one that should not be overlooked. A P60 is far more than…
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RTI submission deadline 19 April 2026: What UK employers must know for the 2025–26 tax year
For UK employers, Real Time Information (RTI) reporting is a fundamental part of payroll compliance. As we approach the final RTI submission deadline of 19 April 2026 for the 2025–26 tax year, it is critical for businesses to ensure all payroll data has been submitted accurately and on time. HMRC continues to strengthen enforcement and…
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National minimum wage changes from 1 April 2026: What UK employers need to know
From 1 April 2026, new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates came into force across the UK, following recommendations from the Low Pay Commission and confirmation by the UK Government. These changes represent meaningful increases in pay particularly for younger workers and bring important cost, compliance, and payroll implications for employers…
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TPR Filing: What Employers Need to Know to Stay Compliant
Workplace pensions are now firmly embedded in UK employment law, yet TPR filing remains one of the most misunderstood and frequently missed employer obligations. Every year, thousands of UK businesses receive penalties from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) simply because they failed to file the right information on time even when pension contributions were being paid…
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How Salary Exchange Can Help Employers Navigate Rising National Insurance Costs
Pay Check x Chase de Vere
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Anticipated UK Automatic Enrolment Changes in 2024 and Their Impact on Your Business
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How to Create a Great Benefits Package for Your Growing Business
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Employee benefits packages can help with the cost-of-living crisis
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Thrive Law Webinar – Remote working and mental health – including live Q&A
Mica Bristow & Jodie Hill
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Working safely as we move out of lockdown – a webinar special with Croner HR
Monica Price & Martin Vodden
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Do you know how this year’s Budget announcements & IR35 could affect your payroll?
Mica Bristow & Sarah Lawrence-Williams
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