What are the most common payroll mistakes?
Doing payroll can be quite a tricky process for employers. With so many factors going into the process, it can be easy to make an error.
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Five ways small businesses can improve payroll efficiency
National Payroll Week is a fitting moment to look again at how payroll actually runs in your business.
Pedal-powered savings: What every employer should know about the Cycle to Work scheme
National Bike Week returns once again from 8 – 14 June 2026 and celebrates the power of pedalling across the UK.
P11D Deadline 2026: What employers need to do now
If you provided any taxable benefits to employees or directors during the 2025/26 tax year, such as company cars, private medical insurance, beneficial loans, gym memberships, or living accommodation, the P11D deadline should be in your sights.
National Payroll Week is the perfect time to check that your payroll records are compliant
The first week of September is National Payroll Week, and this year sees the 26th one since its inception.
Over 100,000 jobs lost – The cost of rising National Insurance on employers
The release of the latest employment data should serve as a wake-up call for business owners.
Pension crisis looms, so how can business owners help their employees?
The recent Scottish Widows 2024 retirement report highlights a growing pensions crisis, with the number of people not on track for even a minimal retirement lifestyle rising from 35 to 38 per cent over the past year.
Why do SMEs need an accountant?
If you are an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it is essential to consider the benefits of having a professional accountant.
Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages
Managing payroll effectively is crucial, especially when it involves apprenticeship wages. Employers must adhere to government regulations to avoid potential fines, penalties and disputes.
New payrolling of Benefits-in-Kind (BIK) system: A guide for SMEs
From April 2026, small and medium-sized businesses will be required to report and pay taxes on employee benefits like company cars and accommodation directly through their payroll software.