Nationwide UK Payroll & Compliance Specialists

Reliable outsourced payroll services for UK businesses

Helping UK businesses save time, reduce payroll risk and stay compliant with HMRC requirements through a fully managed payroll service — delivered by experienced UK payroll specialists.

  • UK Payroll Specialists
  • HMRC-recognised payroll software
  • Confidential employee data handling
  • Nationwide UK service
What we take off your desk
  • Weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly pay runs
  • PAYE, RTI and HMRC submissions
  • Auto-enrolment and workplace pension uploads
  • CIS verification, deductions and monthly returns
  • Starters, leavers, P45, P60 and year-end reporting
  • A named UK payroll specialist you can actually call
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Dedicated UK payroll specialists
Accurate and timely payroll processing
Payroll processed in line with HMRC requirements
Core Services

A full UK payroll bureau, under one roof

Managed payroll, CIS, workplace pensions, white label payroll for accountants and structured payroll migration — handled by people who do this every day.

Managed Payroll

Fully managed payroll for UK employers

Weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly or monthly pay runs handled end to end by an experienced UK payroll team. We take care of the calculations, the compliance and the paperwork so your business does not have to.

  • PAYE, RTI submissions, starters and leavers, P45 and P60 issued on time.
  • Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay and other statutory payments applied correctly.
  • Digital payslips, pension processing and full year-end reporting.
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CIS Payroll

CIS payroll for construction businesses

Complete Construction Industry Scheme administration for contractors working with subcontractors. We verify subcontractors with HMRC, apply the right deductions and submit your monthly return on your behalf.

  • Subcontractor verification and correct 0%, 20% or 30% deductions.
  • Monthly CIS returns and payment and deduction statements.
  • HMRC submissions handled on time to avoid penalties.
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Workplace Pensions

Auto-enrolment and workplace pension administration

Full workplace pension support alongside your payroll. We assess your workforce every pay period, communicate with employees and upload contributions to your chosen pension provider.

  • Auto-enrolment assessments, opt-outs, opt-ins and re-enrolment.
  • Employee communications issued at the right time.
  • Contribution uploads to Nest, People's Pension, Smart Pension, Aviva and others.
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White Label Payroll

White label payroll for accountants

A confidential white label payroll service for accountancy practices and bookkeepers. Grow your payroll offering without recruiting additional staff — your branding, your clients, our people doing the work.

  • Your logo on payslips, reports and correspondence.
  • You approve every pay run before submission.
  • We never contact your clients directly. Your clients stay your clients.
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Payroll Migration

Careful payroll migration from your current provider

Switching payroll providers is easier than most business owners expect. We handle the review, collect the year-to-date figures and run parallel testing before your first live pay run with us.

  • Full payroll review and secure transfer of employee data.
  • Year-to-date balances verified against your existing records.
  • Parallel payroll run and go-live support to keep disruption to a minimum.
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Why outsource payroll?

What UK employers gain when payroll is properly handled

Payroll is one of the few functions where a mistake is felt immediately — by staff, by HMRC and often by your accountant. Here is what changes when it sits with a dedicated team.

Save valuable time

Free up hours every month that were being spent chasing timesheets, running the pay run and answering HMRC letters.

Reduce payroll errors

A specialist team, double-checking and payroll software used every day means fewer mistakes and fewer awkward conversations with staff.

Lower your compliance risk

PAYE, RTI, auto-enrolment and CIS rules change often. We keep on top of the detail so your business does not have to.

Access experienced specialists

You get a real UK payroll specialist to speak to — not a ticketing system and not a chatbot.

Improve efficiency

Clear, predictable payroll cycles with proper cut-offs, reporting and approvals. No last-minute scrambles.

Scale as you grow

Whether you have five employees or five hundred, the process stays the same. Add people without adding admin.

White Label Payroll for Accountants

Grow your practice with white label payroll

Accountants and bookkeepers can add — or expand — a payroll offering without hiring a payroll manager. We work quietly in the background as part of your team, under your brand, on your timelines.

  • Fully confidential — we never contact your clients directly.
  • Your logo appears on payslips, reports and correspondence.
  • You approve every pay run before we submit anything to HMRC.
  • Experienced UK payroll professionals doing the work.
  • Your clients stay your clients. Always.
How it works in five steps
  1. 1
    Discovery

    We understand your practice, your clients and how you want the service branded.

  2. 2
    Onboarding

    We collect the payroll data, YTD figures and RTI details from your current setup.

  3. 3
    Processing

    We run each pay period in the background using HMRC-recognised software.

  4. 4
    Approval

    You review a clear report and approve before anything is sent to HMRC.

  5. 5
    Delivery

    Branded payslips, reports and pension uploads go out. No contact with your clients.

Payroll Migration

Switching payroll providers is easier than you think

The reason most businesses stay stuck with a poor payroll provider is the fear of the switch. In practice, a properly planned migration is a short, controlled process — and your employees should never notice it happened.

Step 1
Payroll review

We look at how your payroll runs today — pay periods, pension scheme, benefits, CIS, quirks.

Step 2
Secure migration

Employee records, tax codes and RTI details are transferred to us under UK GDPR.

Step 3
YTD balances

Year-to-date pay, tax and NI are reconciled so continuity is maintained.

Step 4
Parallel testing

We run a parallel payroll against your existing one to confirm every figure matches.

Step 5
Go-live support

We handle the first live pay run with you and stay close for the first quarter.

Why choose Streamlining Payroll

A UK payroll bureau built around people, not tickets

We are not a call centre and we are not a software company. We are a dedicated UK payroll bureau, part of AK Smart Accounting Group, run by experienced payroll professionals who take the work seriously.

  • Dedicated UK payroll specialists

    Experienced people who do this every day.

  • A single point of contact

    Speak to the same person each time — not a rota.

  • Clear, plain-English communication

    No jargon, no vague replies, no chasing.

  • Tailored pricing

    Priced against your headcount, pay frequency and complexity.

  • Compliance-focused payroll

    PAYE, RTI, CIS, pensions and year-end handled properly.

  • Secure payroll data handling

    UK-based, in line with UK GDPR.

  • Long-term relationships

    Most of our clients have been with us for years.

  • Powered by AK Smart Accounting

    Backed by a wider UK accounting group.

Industries we support

Payroll expertise across UK sectors

The payroll challenge is different in every industry. We know where the awkward bits are.

Construction

CIS deductions, subcontractor verification and monthly returns.

Care

Rota-based pay, sleep-in shifts and complex timesheets handled correctly.

Hospitality

Weekly pay runs, tronc, and high-volume starters and leavers.

Manufacturing

Shift premiums, overtime and holiday accruals on variable hours.

Retail

Multi-site payrolls with hourly staff and rate changes.

Recruitment

Contractor pay, umbrella considerations and clean weekly cycles.

Professional Services

Salaried teams, bonuses and confidential director payroll.

Healthcare

Bank staff, NHS pension considerations and locum pay.

Education

Term-time pay, TPS considerations and multiple contract types.

Charities

Restricted funds reporting and volunteer expense handling.

Tailored advice

Looking for a customized service?

Connect directly with our qualified payroll advisors to receive a tailored proposal for your business — no obligation, no pressure.

FAQs

Answers to the questions we hear most

How does outsourced payroll work?+

You send us your pay data each period — hours, salaries, starters, leavers and any changes. We calculate the payroll, produce payslips, submit RTI to HMRC, upload pension contributions and give you a clear payment file so employees are paid on time.

Can you take over from my current provider?+

Yes. We run a structured payroll migration that includes a review of your current setup, secure transfer of employee records, year-to-date reconciliation and a parallel test run before we go live.

Do you process CIS payroll?+

Yes. We handle subcontractor verification with HMRC, apply the correct deduction rate, issue monthly payment and deduction statements and submit your monthly CIS return.

Can you manage workplace pensions?+

Yes. We handle auto-enrolment assessments, opt-ins, opt-outs, re-enrolment, employee communications and contribution uploads to major UK pension providers.

How secure is my payroll data?+

Payroll data is handled confidentially by a small, named team, stored in the UK and processed in line with UK GDPR.

What payroll software do you use?+

We use HMRC-recognised payroll software to process pay runs and submit RTI. You do not need to buy, install or learn anything.

How quickly can we switch payroll providers?+

Most SME switches complete within two to four weeks, planned around your existing pay dates so employees see no disruption.

Spend less time on payroll. Spend more time growing your business.

Whether you are looking to outsource payroll, switch providers or expand your accountancy practice with white label payroll, we are here to help.