Apprentices: A Payroll Perspective

Our Northern Payroll Manager, Lisa Wichlacz, then looks at the practical financial implications and benefits including the Apprenticeship Levy rates.   Apprenticeships are now becoming a practical and important route in many different careers as they combine...

P11Ds: To Payroll or to Submit?

A new Tax Year brings in a new set of HMRC reporting deadlines; the next big deadline being Employee Benefit P11D submissions. Workplace benefits are a popular way to attract employees, seen in the increase of Employers offering benefits such as medical, dental and...

Payroll Changes for 2024/2025: A Quick Guide

The new tax year starts on 6 April 2024, just a few days’ time, which brings changes to a range of payroll legislation and rate changes. Here is a quick guide, a reminder and a check list. As this is an overview more detail is available if you reach out to your advo...

It’s No April Fool – Changes to Bank Holidays

Some businesses have a holiday year for their employees which run from 1st April – 31st March and this year is a ‘Double Easter’. If you recognise bank holidays as fixed holidays for your employees, i.e. employees are not required to work on a bank holiday, the timing...

Payroll Perspective: Being ‘In Kind’ with Staff Benefits

In a company your employees are your most valuable asset and it is important as an employer to make sure they feel appreciated for all that they do. There are many ways you can show appreciation to employees whether by monetary rewards, gifts or social events....

Celebrating Your Employees: The Heart of Your Organisation

‘Employee Appreciation Day’ was the beginning of March and presented a perfect opportunity for all employers to recognise their teams for working hard and their valued contribution to your business. We believe a day, although a positive step to give focus,...