Self-managed payroll: A flexible payroll service for growing businesses

For many businesses, payroll can be an awkward choice. Running it entirely in-house can feel risky.

Legislation and tax rules change often and mistakes are costly, creating problems for employees. But outsourcing it completely can cost more than small and growing businesses need.

To bridge that gap we have launched a self-managed and part-managed payroll service for businesses. It suits those that want to keep control of their payroll without having to manage it alone.

How it works

The service runs on Paycircle payroll software. Our team handles onboarding, so the system is set up correctly from the start. After that, you run payroll yourself and can call on our specialists as much or as little as you need.

That support can include:

• a review of each payroll before it is finalised
• year-end support
• updates on changes to legislation
• help with queries
• best-practice guidance

Self-managed and part-managed payroll givers you full control and visibility, with access to payroll data immediately and a process on a timetable that suits your business, all at a low cost.

Running payroll in-house does take internal resource and payroll knowledge. Responsibility for compliance stays with you. This is where our part-managed option helps. Having an expert check your work before it is finalised lowers risk and gives you more confidence, while keeping you in control.

A service that grows with you

Payroll will need to change as a business grows. The service is designed as a journey: start with specialist advice and onboarding, then manage payroll yourself, add support when it’s useful, and move to a fully outsourced service when the time is right. The move is simple, so you won’t need to start again with a new provider.

If you’d like to talk about whether self-managed or part-managed payroll is right for your business, please contact Jack Dale, Senior Payroll Manager or Lucy Pritchett, Payroll Manager.