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Payroll Services in the UK
Reliable, accurate, and compliant payroll services. We ensure your team is paid correctly and on time, every time, while helping you stay fully compliant with payroll laws and reporting requirements.
Payroll Services in the UK
Take the Stress Out of HR and Payroll
Managing payroll can be time-consuming and risky.
From staying compliant with HMRC regulations to avoiding costly mistakes, getting it wrong can impact your business operations and employee trust.
Clearpath UK offers reliable, accurate, and compliant payroll services designed to take the burden off your shoulders. We ensure your team is paid correctly and on time, every time, while helping you stay fully compliant with payroll laws and reporting requirements.
Take Control of Payroll Today
- Expert Payroll support tailored to your business
- Accurate, compliant payroll management
- Peace of mind knowing your business is protected
Book a free consultation today to see how we can protect your business.
Get a price →Common problems
Payroll Challenges Holding Your Business Back
Running a business in the UK comes with its fair share of HR and payroll headaches. Many employers struggle with:
Keeping Up with Ever-Changing Employment Laws
Employment regulations evolve constantly — from holiday entitlements and minimum wage updates to flexible working rights and redundancy rules. Missing even a small change can lead to legal disputes, fines, or tribunal claims. For busy business owners, staying on top of these changes while managing daily operations is almost impossible without expert guidance.
Payroll Errors and Compliance Issues
Payroll might seem straightforward, but mistakes happen frequently. Miscalculations, late payments, or incorrect pension contributions can result in frustrated staff, HMRC penalties, and lost trust. Even a minor error can escalate into bigger problems affecting morale and reputation.
Time-Consuming HR Administration
Drafting contracts, updating policies, managing employee records, and responding to HR queries can consume hours of your week. Time spent on paperwork is time taken away from growing your business, meeting clients, or focusing on strategy — leaving you stretched thin and stressed out.
Employee Disputes and Grievances
Conflicts and grievances are inevitable. Mishandling them can escalate into lengthy disputes, legal challenges, or low team morale, affecting productivity and creating a tense workplace environment.
Limited In-House HR or Legal Expertise
Many small and medium-sized businesses lack dedicated HR or employment law specialists. This makes it easy to inadvertently break the law or mishandle sensitive situations, putting your business at risk.
The impact is real
Fines, tribunals, unhappy staff, wasted time, and lost opportunities. But these challenges don’t have to slow you down.
Get a price →How we help
How Clearpath UK Solves Payroll Challenges
The impact is real: fines, tribunals, unhappy staff, wasted time, and lost opportunities. But these challenges don’t have to slow you down.
Payroll Done Right, Every Time
We handle every payroll detail — salaries, deductions, pensions, and HMRC compliance — so your employees are paid accurately and on time, and you avoid penalties or payroll headaches.
Free Up Your Time and Focus on Growth
Managing contracts, policies, and records can consume hours of your week. We take care of these administrative tasks so you can focus on clients, strategy, and business growth.
Manage Employee Disputes Professionally
Grievances and conflicts are handled fairly and legally, helping to resolve issues before they escalate, protecting your team, reputation, and bottom line.
Access Expert Knowledge Without a Full-Time HR Team
Gain on-demand access to experienced HR and employment law professionals without the cost of hiring full-time staff. Make informed decisions and stay fully compliant with expert support whenever you need it.
Stay Compliant with Employment Law
We ensure your contracts, policies, and procedures comply with the latest UK employment laws. From disciplinary actions to redundancies, we guide you step-by-step, reducing the risk of fines, tribunals, or legal disputes.
The Result: Peace of mind knowing your business is legally compliant, employees are happy, and you have more time to focus on growth.
Get a price →What’s included
What You Get with Our Payroll Services
Payroll Setup & Management
- Complete setup of payroll system tailored to your business
- Employee onboarding for payroll processing
- HMRC registration and employer setup
- Payslip generation and secure distribution
- Regular updates on UK employment law
Payroll Support
- Accurate salary, overtime, and deduction calculations
- Tax, National Insurance, and pension compliance
- Payslips and management reporting
- End-of-year processing (P60s, P11Ds)
- Integration with your HR systems for seamless operation
Packages
Flexible Packages to Suit Your Business
We offer three scalable packages so your HR and payroll support grows with your business:
Essential Package
Ideal for small businesses
- Monthly Payroll Processing
- Payslip Generation And Secure Distribution
- HMRC RTI submissions
- Basic Reporting & Summaries
Professional Package
For growing businesses
- All Essential features
- Pension Auto-Enrolment & Contributions
- Payroll Adjustments (Bonuses, Deductions, Overtime)
- End-Of-Year Processing (P60s, P11Ds)
- Payroll Reports For Finance & Management
- Direct Communication With Payroll Specialist
Enterprise Package
For larger businesses
- All features of Professional
- Multi-Frequency Payroll (Weekly, Monthly, Etc.)
- Advanced Reporting & Payroll Forecasting
- Integration With HR/Accounting Software
- Custom Reporting & Data Exports
- Dedicated Payroll Manager
All packages are flexible and can be tailored to your business needs.
Moving to Clearpath UK
Switching Payroll Is Easier Than You Think
Unhappy with your current provider? We handle the move for you, so there’s no disruption to your staff and no gaps in your reporting.
Free consultation
We talk through your payroll, pay frequencies and pension scheme, then give you a clear price.
We gather your data
We collect employee details, year-to-date figures, pension information and your HMRC references.
Parallel run
We run your payroll alongside your current provider and check every figure matches before switching.
Go live
We run your first payroll, send payslips and handle HMRC submissions from then on.
Key dates
Payroll Deadlines Employers Must Meet
Missing a payroll deadline can mean HMRC penalties and interest. These are the dates we manage for you.
Full Payment Submission
Report pay and deductions to HMRC through RTI on or before each payday.
Pay HMRC
PAYE and National Insurance are due by the 22nd of the following tax month when paying electronically.
P60s to employees
Give a P60 to every employee on your payroll at the end of the tax year (5 April).
P11Ds and P11D(b)
Report expenses and benefits for the previous tax year, unless you payroll them.
Statutory sick pay
Since April 2026, SSP is paid from the first day of absence and the lower earnings limit has been removed.
Pension re-enrolment
Re-enrol eligible staff who have opted out of your workplace pension, and complete your re-declaration.
Dates checked in September 2026 against HMRC and The Pensions Regulator guidance.
Pension auto-enrolment
Auto-Enrolment, Done Properly
Every employer must put eligible staff into a workplace pension and pay into it. It’s one of the most common areas for payroll mistakes, and The Pensions Regulator can issue fines starting at £400.
Your auto-enrolment duties:
- Enrol staff aged 22 to State Pension age who earn over £10,000 a year
- Pay at least 3% of qualifying earnings, with 8% paid in total
- Write to staff within six weeks to explain how they’ve been enrolled
- Let other staff opt in or join if they ask
- Re-enrol staff who opted out every three years
Never encourage staff to opt out. Offering incentives to opt out, or asking about it at interview, is against the law.
Key figures for 2026/27
How we help
We assess your staff, enrol them, calculate contributions through payroll and handle re-enrolment.
Example case
Helping a Growing Business Stay Compliant
Payroll errors and inconsistent HR processes, replaced with accurate payroll and clear, compliant procedures.
A medium-sized UK company struggled with payroll errors and inconsistent HR processes, frustrating employees and increasing compliance risk.
- Implemented accurate, fully managed payroll
- Reviewed and updated contracts and policies
- Provided guidance on grievances and performance management
- Employees received correct salaries every month
- HR processes became consistent and compliant
- Management regained time and peace of mind to focus on growth
Employer costs 2026/27
What Does an Employee Really Cost?
Salary is only part of the cost. Use our calculator to see the employer National Insurance and pension you’ll pay on top, and check the current minimum wage rates.
Employer cost calculator
Based on 2026/27 rates for a standard employee.
Employer NI is 15% on earnings above £5,000 a year. Pension is worked out on qualifying earnings between £6,240 and £50,270. This is a guide only and doesn’t include the Employment Allowance, which can cut an eligible employer’s NI bill by up to £10,500 a year, or other costs such as benefits.
Minimum wage rates
Hourly rates from 1 April 2026.
| Age | Rate | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 21 and over National Living Wage | £12.71 | +50p |
| 18 to 20 | £10.85 | +85p |
| Under 18 | £8.00 | +45p |
| Apprentice | £8.00 | +45p |
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Kept Informed Throughout
“I had an excellent experience with Clearpath. The team was professional, supportive, and kept me informed throughout the recruitment process.”
Long-Term Sickness Resolved
“We spoke to Clearpath in relation to one of our staff who was on long term sick, Clearpath supported us with our difficulties and provided a resolution. Highly recommended.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do small businesses really need HR legal and payroll services?
Yes. Compliance and accurate payroll are mandatory for all businesses, regardless of size.
Can Clearpath UK handle complex payroll scenarios?
Absolutely. We manage salaries, deductions, pensions, and multi-rate pay accurately.
How do you keep businesses updated on employment law changes?
We provide regular updates, practical guidance, and policy reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.
What’s the benefit of outsourcing HR legal and payroll services?
Outsourcing saves time, reduces administrative work, ensures compliance, and protects your business from costly mistakes.
How do the 2026 sick pay changes affect payroll?
Since April 2026, statutory sick pay is paid from the first day of absence and the lower earnings limit has been removed, so more employees now qualify. We make sure SSP is calculated and paid correctly through your payroll.