Payroll Accountant Services
Paying employees accurately and on time is essential, but running payroll involves far more than entering salaries into software. Every pay period brings calculations, deductions, reporting deadlines and employee changes that must be managed correctly. Asmat & Co provides dependable payroll accountant services for employers that want a smooth, accurate and professionally managed payroll process.
Whether you employ a single director, a small team or a growing workforce, we can manage your payroll around your chosen pay frequency. You provide the approved hours, salaries and changes, and our payroll team handles the calculations, documents and reporting required to keep everything moving.
Complete payroll support from one experienced team
Our outsourced payroll service can cover the full payroll cycle, giving you one reliable point of contact instead of leaving you to coordinate software, HMRC submissions and pension administration separately.
Depending on your business requirements, our support can include:
- Setting up a new PAYE scheme and payroll records
- Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly or monthly payroll
- Calculating gross pay, net pay, Income Tax and National Insurance
- Processing overtime, bonuses, commission and approved deductions
- Producing secure employee payslips
- Preparing and submitting Real Time Information reports to HMRC
- Managing new starters, leavers, P45s and year-end P60s
- Calculating statutory payments and student loan deductions
- Supporting workplace pension auto-enrolment and contribution calculations
- Providing payroll summaries and reports for your business records
- Helping resolve payroll queries and HMRC discrepancies
You can use the service as a standalone solution or as part of an accountancy package with us.
Our service is designed to reduce administration without reducing your visibility. You receive clear payroll reports and payment information, so you remain in control while the technical processing is handled for you.
Our Expertise
Sole Traders
Simple, all-inclusive accounting services at a fixed price.
Limited Companies
Professional accounting support tailored for your limited company.
Partnerships
Qualified accountants delivering expert services for partnerships.
Limited Liability Partnerships
Expert accountants delivering tailored services for Limited Liability Partnerships.
Contractors
Hassle-free accountancy solutions tailored to contractors and freelancers.
Payroll services built around your business
Every employer has different payroll requirements. Your team may include salaried employees, hourly workers, directors, part-time staff or employees with variable pay. You may also need to account for overtime, bonuses, statutory leave, pension changes or deductions that differ from one pay period to the next.
We take time to understand how your workforce is paid and agree a practical process for submitting payroll information. This helps reduce last-minute queries and gives your team a consistent timetable. As your business changes, we can update employee records, add new starters, process leavers and adapt the service to support a larger workforce.
Payroll also works best when it connects properly with the rest of your accounts. Our payroll team can work alongside our bookkeeping services to help keep wage costs, employer contributions and payroll liabilities recorded accurately. Limited companies can also combine payroll support with our limited company accounting services, while growing employers can access wider guidance from our small business accountants.
Unlimited support via phone and email
Absolutely no hidden fees
Guaranteed response within 3 hours
Trust the professionals with your numbers
Why businesses outsource payroll to Asmat & Co
Outsourcing payroll gives you more time to focus on your employees, customers and day-to-day operations. It can also reduce reliance on one internal team member and provide greater continuity during holidays, sickness or periods of growth.
With Asmat & Co, you receive support from an accountancy team that understands how payroll affects your wider business finances. We aim to make each pay run straightforward, with clear communication, agreed deadlines and practical guidance when something changes.
Our payroll service is suitable for new employers setting up PAYE, established businesses moving away from in-house processing and companies that are dissatisfied with their current provider. We can help review the available records, agree a handover date and establish a reliable process for future pay runs.
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Get reliable payroll support
Your employees expect their pay to be right, and you need confidence that payroll responsibilities are being managed correctly. Let Asmat & Co take care of the calculations, payslips, submissions and routine administration while keeping you informed at every stage.
Contact Asmat & Co to discuss your workforce, pay frequency and current payroll arrangements. We will explain the information we need and recommend a payroll service that fits your business.
Frequently asked questions
What do your payroll accountant services include?
Our payroll accountant services cover the regular tasks involved in paying employees and maintaining accurate payroll records. The service can be tailored to your workforce and chosen pay frequency. It may include gross-to-net calculations, PAYE Income Tax, employee and employer National Insurance contributions, workplace pension contributions, student loan deductions, overtime, bonuses, commission and authorised adjustments.
We can prepare employee payslips, payroll summaries and reports showing the amounts payable to employees, HMRC and your workplace pension provider. We can also manage Real Time Information submissions, including the Full Payment Submission, which is normally sent to HMRC on or before employees are paid, and the Employer Payment Summary, where required.
Our service can also cover new starters, leavers, P45s, P60s, statutory payments and general payroll queries. You review and approve the payroll information, while our team processes it and highlights any missing or unusual details before the payroll is finalised.
Can you run payroll for a small business or a single-director company?
Yes. Payroll support can be useful even when a business has only 1 person on its payroll. A single-director limited company may still need a PAYE scheme, payroll calculations, HMRC submissions and appropriate year-end records, depending on how the director is paid and the company’s circumstances.
For small businesses, outsourcing removes the need to learn payroll software and monitor every reporting task internally. We can process payroll for salaried, hourly, part-time and variable-pay employees, provided the required information is supplied by the agreed cut-off date.
As your workforce grows, new employees can be added, pension assessments updated and payroll reports adapted to provide a clearer view of staffing costs. We can also coordinate payroll records with your bookkeeping and company accounts, reducing the risk of differences between payroll reports and the figures in your accounting system.
What information do you need from me to process payroll?
At the start, we normally need your employer PAYE details, payroll history, employee records and workplace pension information. Employee details may include their name, address, date of birth, National Insurance number, start date, tax information, pay rate, contracted hours and a P45 or completed starter checklist.
Before each pay run, you should provide changes affecting pay. These may include hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commission, unpaid leave, sickness, family-related leave, salary changes, pension changes, court orders or student loan notices. New starters and leavers should also be reported promptly.
We agree a payroll cut-off date so there is time to check and process the information before payday. You review and approve the payroll summary before it is finalised. Supplying complete information by the deadline helps prevent delays, corrections and unexpected differences in employee pay.
How do PAYE and Real Time Information reporting work?
PAYE is the system employers use to deduct Income Tax and National Insurance through payroll. Payroll software uses details such as taxable pay, tax codes and National Insurance categories to calculate deductions for each pay period. Employer National Insurance and other liabilities may also be calculated.
Under Real Time Information, employers report payroll information to HMRC during the tax year. A Full Payment Submission generally reports employee pay and deductions and is normally sent on or before payday. An Employer Payment Summary may be required when claiming certain reductions, reporting no payments for a tax month or providing information not included in the Full Payment Submission.
Our team prepares the relevant calculations and submissions using the information you approve. We also provide reports showing amounts due to employees and HMRC. If corrections are needed, we can review the records and advise on updating the payroll position.
Can you manage workplace pension auto-enrolment with payroll?
We can support the payroll-related parts of workplace pension auto-enrolment. This may include assessing workers using age and earnings information, calculating employee and employer contributions, applying deductions through payroll and preparing contribution data for your pension provider.
Auto-enrolment is an ongoing employer responsibility. Employees may become eligible after a change in age or earnings, new starters must be assessed and employees who opt out must follow the required process. Employers also have cyclical re-enrolment and re-declaration duties, normally every 3 years.
The division of work varies by pension provider and service level. Some employers upload contribution files themselves, while others need wider administration support. We explain what our payroll service covers and what remains with you. You should send us pension notices, opt-in requests, opt-out confirmations and provider changes promptly so deductions remain accurate.
How are starters, leavers, P45s and P60s handled?
When an employee joins, payroll is set up using the available starter information. A P45 may provide relevant pay, tax and tax code details. When a P45 is unavailable, the employee may need to complete a starter checklist. Employers must separately complete employment checks, including confirming the right to work in the UK.
When an employee leaves, final pay may include salary, overtime, holiday pay, deductions or other adjustments. The leaving date and final payment are reported through payroll, and the employee should receive a P45 showing their pay and tax details for the tax year to date.
Employees who remain employed on 5 April should receive a P60 summarising total pay and deductions for that tax year. Employers must provide it by 31 May. We can prepare these payroll documents while you confirm all employee changes and final information.
Can you process statutory sick pay and family-related statutory payments?
Yes. We can calculate and process statutory payments through payroll when an employee meets the relevant conditions and you provide the necessary dates, evidence and employment information. This can include Statutory Sick Pay and statutory payments connected with maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, parental bereavement and neonatal care, where applicable.
Eligibility can depend on average earnings, length of employment, notice, qualifying dates and supporting documents. Payment periods and rates also differ according to the type of leave and the employee’s circumstances. Any enhanced payment offered under your contracts or policies must be identified separately from statutory entitlement.
Our role is to process the approved payroll treatment and identify information needed for the calculation. Leave approval, employment-law decisions and contractual interpretation remain your responsibility. Unusual cases or disputes may require advice from an HR or employment-law specialist before payroll is finalised.
Can you take over payroll from another accountant or payroll provider?
Yes. We can arrange a handover from your existing accountant, payroll bureau or internal system. It is best to plan the move before an upcoming payroll deadline, allowing time to obtain and check the records.
Required information may include PAYE references, employee details, year-to-date pay and deductions, tax codes, National Insurance categories, pension data, statutory payment records, student loan notices, attachment orders, previous submissions and recent payroll reports. We may also need details of corrections or unresolved HMRC queries.
After reviewing the records, we agree the first pay period, cut-off date and approval procedure. We may recommend checking opening balances against recent payslips and HMRC records before the first live run. A structured handover reduces the risk of duplicated submissions, missing year-to-date figures or inconsistent pension contributions.
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How much do outsourced payroll services cost?
The cost depends on the size and complexity of your payroll. Relevant factors include employee numbers, pay frequency, variable pay, starters and leavers, pension administration, statutory payments and the level of reporting or support required.
A monthly payroll for a small team with stable salaries is usually simpler than a weekly payroll involving variable hours, overtime, deductions and frequent employee changes. A useful quotation should therefore reflect the actual work involved rather than only a headline price.
Asmat & Co provides clear pricing based on the service agreed with you. We will ask about your workforce, pay frequency, current software, pension arrangements and any outstanding issues. We then explain what is included, what information you must provide and whether one-off setup or catch-up work is needed.
