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Tired of dealing with payroll headaches? Get your time back and let our CIPP qualified team do it all.
Outsource your payroll to BrightHR and take that stress off your shoulders
Our team are CIPP qualified payroll specialists
Staff are paid on time, every time
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UK managed payroll services
The CIPP qualified payroll team manages everything from gross-to-net calculations and will liaise directly with HMRC on your behalf. Enjoy accurate payroll with deductions, and statutory payments taken care of.
With BrightHR Managed Payroll, you get:
UK-based payroll specialists managing your payroll
Direct communication with HMRC on your behalf
Accurate payroll processing every pay period
Expert support whenever you need it

UK managed payroll services
The CIPP qualified payroll team manages everything from gross-to-net calculations and will liaise directly with HMRC on your behalf. Enjoy accurate payroll with deductions, and statutory payments taken care of.
With BrightHR Managed Payroll, you get:
UK-based payroll specialists managing your payroll
Direct communication with HMRC on your behalf
Accurate payroll processing every pay period
Expert support whenever you need it
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FAQs
Q. QuestionWhat is the difference between managed payroll and manual payroll?
For those worried about doing payroll themselves or small businesses with limited time, managed payroll services allow you to hand payroll processing over to the experts.
With BrightHR’s managed payroll services our team will handle everything for you. From employee pay calculations to report filing, all within our https://www.brighthr.com/payroll-software/online-payroll/. So, you can spend less time worrying about payroll processing and HMRC compliance.
Q. QuestionIs outsourcing payroll complicated?
While it may seem complicated at first glance, payroll outsourcing is incredibly simple. By handing over payroll management to a third-party provider, trusted with managing payroll processing, a business can take a hands-off approach to payroll whilst guaranteeing that employees are paid and HMRC compliance is checked off the list.
Q. QuestionHow does a managed payroll service work?
Using the expertise of payroll professionals, a managed payroll service works by handling the payroll processes and management of payroll for small businesses externally.
This involves handling everything from data input, processing HMRC submissions, generating payslips, payroll reports, and pension auto-enrolment. It takes the headache of payroll management off the shoulders of a business owner and into the hands of a qualified team with years of experience.
Q. QuestionWhat is the onboarding process like for outsourced payroll services?
Onboarding is straightforward. The team at BrightHR follow a simple onboarding process for all new managed payroll clients. This includes a walkthrough of our services and payroll software. Providing answers to any questions or concerns you may have.
Q. QuestionWhat are the benefits of outsourced payroll services for small businesses in the UK?
As detailed in our dedicated article, there are a wide range of benefits payroll outsourcing can provide small businesses.
From saving hours of time on back-office admin to overcoming the challenges of running payroll alone, payroll outsourcing is an increasingly popular service chosen by small businesses in the UK. Especially for those worried about the red tape of payroll legislation and compliance or who don’t have the time to manage payroll in-house.
Q. QuestionDoes BrightHR outsourced payroll include the support of a customer service team?
Yes, our CIPP qualified payroll team are on hand to support you whenever you may need them. From answering questions about simple payroll processes to supporting you in communicating with HMRC, the team are well-versed in handling the day-to-day running of payroll processes, whilst also overcoming common payroll challenges faced by small businesses in the UK.
Q. QuestionDo outsourced payroll services handle tax and HMRC compliance?
Outsourced payroll services handle everything from tax to payslips. The managed payroll service team at BrightHR will accurately calculate tax deductions for you and file everything with HMRC. Including real-time information (RTI) submissions and end-of-year reports.
Q. QuestionHow do I switch from in-house payroll to outsourced payroll services smoothly?
Taking your payroll management from in house to outsourced can be managed quite simply with proper planning.
It’s firstly important to ensure that your current payroll data is up to date and includes the most recent employee records. You may have to conduct an audit of your data to identify outdated information, for example. But once you have your data prepped, much of the work falls onto the responsible shoulders of the payroll provider.
At BrightHR, our payroll onboarding process takes the headache out of payroll from the beginning. Even during the transition period.
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