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04 September 2024
My JC Path in the Payroll sectorIt’s National Payroll Week and to celebrate, we sat down for a chat with Fiona Robertson, Head of Payroll Support. Here, we explore how her role has developed over 35 years of working in the sector, how payroll has changed during this period, where payroll is heading in the future, and the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our payroll clients.
30 August 2024
The leading role of payroll – the heart of your businessThe first week in September marks National Payroll Week, a week to appreciate not only the impact of the payroll industry but the leading role it has within business. More than just a technical function, a payroll team manages one of the biggest expenses a business has (which is no small task!), but did you know it also helps to shape how your business operates?
27 March 2024
Are you prepared for a ‘Week 53’ Payroll run?Typically, although a year of calendar days doesn’t split equally into 52 weeks, for PAYE purposes employers who pay weekly will be accustomed to paying 52 times in a tax year between each 6th to 5th April.
17 January 2024
Farewell to Form P11D?The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a tax simplification update, affirming the mandatory implementation of payrolling benefits starting 6 April 2026. Presently, employers can choose between submitting P11D forms to report employee benefits for tax purposes or opting for benefit payrolling, which facilitates real-time taxation through PAYE.
30 November 2023
Pay-rolling into ChristmasFor many employers, paying their staff early for Christmas is something which they will seek to do. However, it’s not as easy as it seems. Michael McAllister, Head of Payroll Services, takes you through what you need to know.
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