How do you determine IR35 status for our contractors?

We use a combination of HMRC's own CEST tool and a detailed review of the working arrangements, contracts, and actual practices. We provide a written assessment for each engagement so you have a defensible position if HMRC enquires.

Can you handle payroll for both employees and contractors?

Yes. We process PAYE payroll for your employees and can manage contractor invoice processing alongside it, giving you a single point of contact for all payments.

What if we use freelancers who are based overseas?

Overseas contractors have different tax treatment. We advise on withholding obligations, double tax treaty implications, and help you set up compliant payment processes.

How much notice do you need for payroll changes?

We ask for payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, and salary changes, at least 5 working days before the pay date. For regular monthly payroll, we send a reminder so nothing gets missed.

Payroll

Agency Payroll & Contractor Management

Agencies juggle employees, freelancers, and contractors, often on the same project. We make sure everyone gets paid correctly and you stay compliant with HMRC.

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ACCA registered practice · Specialist agency accountants

Starting from £200/mo · Fixed monthly fee

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RTI · Auto-enrol · IR35

01Sound familiar?

The challenges agencies tell us about every week.

If any of these read like your week, you're in the right place.

IR35 rules are confusing and the penalties are serious

If HMRC decides your contractors should have been employees, you could owe years of backdated PAYE, NI, and penalties. Most agencies are not confident they are getting this right.

Managing a mix of employees and freelancers is messy

Different payment schedules, different tax treatment, different contracts. It is easy to make mistakes when you are running payroll alongside managing client work.

You are spending hours on admin instead of billable work

Processing timesheets, calculating holiday pay, filing RTI submissions, and issuing payslips takes time you could be spending on client-facing work.

02Right fit

This service is built for you if…

Four signs you're ready for proper payroll. If you tick most of them, let's talk.

Right fit checklist

You employ staff and run monthly payroll
You work with contractors and need IR35 guidance
You want auto-enrolment pension set up properly
You need someone who understands agency staffing models

IncludesAgency-only · ACCA registered · Fixed monthly fee

03What’s included

Everything you need, handled by specialists.

Each line in your monthly fee. No surprise add-ons.

Monthly payroll processing

We run payroll for your employees, calculate PAYE and NI, issue payslips, and file RTI submissions with HMRC. All on time, every month.

Contractor payment management

We help you manage freelancer invoices, track CIS deductions where applicable, and ensure your contractor relationships are properly documented.

IR35 status assessments

We review your contractor engagements using HMRC's CEST tool and our own analysis to determine the correct IR35 status and document your reasoning.

Auto-enrolment pension compliance

We handle workplace pension obligations including enrolment, contributions, and re-enrolment, making sure you meet your duties as an employer.

P11D and benefits-in-kind reporting

Company cars, health insurance, or other perks? We file the required P11D returns and calculate the associated tax and NI.

Starting from £200/mo

Exact pricing depends on your transaction volume and complexity. We quote a fixed monthly fee after a 15-minute discovery call — no surprises.

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04Questions

Things agencies ask us about payroll.

05By agency type