Payroll
Accurate, on-time payroll for your team payslips, PAYE, pensions and HMRC submissions handled for you.
About our Payroll service
Running payroll correctly is a legal must-have and a key part of keeping your team happy. We calculate pay, tax, National Insurance and pension contributions, issue payslips, and submit Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC every pay period. Whether you have one employee or a growing team, we take payroll off your plate completely — no minimum size, no maximum hassle.
How our Payroll process works
Send us your payroll data
Share hours worked, salary changes, new starters or leavers each pay period — by WhatsApp or however suits you.
We process your payroll
We calculate gross to net pay, tax, NI and pension deductions, then generate payslips for your team.
Submit and report
We submit RTI to HMRC, handle auto-enrolment pension reporting, and send you a summary for your records.
Common questions about payroll
How often can payroll be run?
Weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly or monthly — we work to whatever pay cycle your business uses.
Do you handle auto-enrolment pensions?
Yes, we manage pension assessments, contributions and submissions to your pension provider as part of the service.
What about new starters and leavers?
Just let us know and we will handle the paperwork, including P45s and onboarding new employees onto payroll correctly.
Is there a minimum number of employees?
No — we support businesses with a single employee right through to larger teams.
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Trusted by 200+ businesses across the UK. Ernest Well's Ltd provides expert accounting services from our offices in Grays and South Ockendon, supporting clients in Essex, London, the West Midlands, Wales, and nationwide. Get your free, no-obligation quote today. All handled by our friendly team of qualified accountants.