Payroll your employees can rely on — and so can you
Getting payroll wrong doesn’t just cost money — it costs trust. Hulljady Chartered Accountants runs accurate, on-time payroll for UK businesses of all sizes, handling everything from PAYE to auto-enrolment so your people are always paid correctly and HMRC is always kept happy.
WHAT WE DO
Payroll services for UK businesses
Whether you pay one director or two hundred employees, we provide a fully managed payroll service that keeps you compliant and your team paid on time, every time.
Fully Managed Monthly or Weekly Payroll
End-to-end payroll processing for any pay frequency — weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, or monthly. We calculate gross pay, deductions, net pay, and employer costs for every employee every period.
RTI Submissions to HMRC
Every payroll run triggers a Full Payment Submission (FPS) to HMRC in real time, as required by law. We also handle Employer Payment Summaries (EPS) for statutory payment recovery and NI holidays.
Auto-Enrolment & Pension Management
Assessment of your workforce for auto-enrolment eligibility, enrolment of qualifying employees, communication of statutory notices, and ongoing pension contribution management — including re-enrolment every three years.
Payslip Production & Distribution
Professional, compliant payslips produced and distributed to employees — digitally or by post — every pay period. Fully itemised and accessible via employee self-service portals where required.
PAYE & Tax Code Management
We monitor PAYE code notices from HMRC, apply changes promptly, and manage starter and leaver declarations — including P45s and P46s — so nothing is ever missed.
Year-End Processing
P60s produced and distributed to all employees by the 31 May deadline. P11D expenses and benefits returns prepared and filed where required. Employer year-end submissions completed accurately and on time.
KEY DATES
VAT deadlines you cannot afford to miss
HMRC’s VAT penalty regime changed in January 2023. Late submission and late payment now carry separate, cumulative penalties — the stakes are higher than ever.
PACKAGES
Payroll packages built around your headcount
Every payroll engagement is priced transparently based on your number of employees and pay frequency. No hidden setup fees, no per-payslip surprises — just a clear fixed monthly cost.
Director-Only Payroll
For limited company directors taking a salary alongside dividends. We ensure your director salary is structured tax-efficiently, submitted via RTI, and reflected correctly in your annual accounts.
Small Business Payroll
Full managed payroll including RTI submissions, pension management, payslips, and PAYE code management. Ideal for small teams where payroll is a distraction from running the business.
Growing Business Payroll
Higher-volume payroll with departmental cost reporting, multiple pay frequencies, enhanced pension management, and priority turnaround. Includes full year-end processing.
Multi-Site & Complex Payroll
Bespoke payroll solutions for businesses with multiple locations, complex pay structures, shift or commission-based earnings, or group reporting requirements.
Payroll for Contractors
Monthly CIS returns, subcontractor verification, deduction statements, and year-end CIS summaries. We manage the full Construction Industry Scheme process so you stay on the right side of HMRC.
New Business Setup
Just starting out? We register you as an employer with HMRC, set up your PAYE scheme, configure your auto-enrolment duties, and run your first payroll — everything from scratch.
COMMON QUESTIONS
VAT returns — frequently asked questions
Do I have to register for VAT?
For most small and medium-sized companies, corporation tax must be paid 9 months and 1 day after the end of your accounting period. For example, if your year-end is 31 March, payment is due by 1 January the following year. Large companies — broadly those with profits over £1.5 million — must pay in quarterly instalments during the accounting period itself.
What is Making Tax Digital for VAT?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT requires all VAT-registered businesses to keep digital records and submit their returns using MTD-compatible software. It has been mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses since April 2022, regardless of turnover. HMRC will not accept manual submissions — penalties apply for non-compliance.
How often do I need to file a VAT return?
Most businesses file quarterly VAT returns, with the period aligning to one of three stagger groups set by HMRC. If you regularly receive VAT repayments, you may benefit from filing monthly returns to improve cash flow. The Annual Accounting Scheme allows eligible businesses to file just one return per year.
Can I reclaim VAT on business expenses?
Yes — as a VAT-registered business you can reclaim the VAT you have paid on goods and services purchased for business use. Some costs are blocked (such as cars used privately and client entertainment), and you can only reclaim the business proportion of mixed-use costs. Our VAT health checks often uncover input tax that businesses have been consistently under-claiming.
What happens if I make a mistake on a VAT return?
If you discover an error on a previous VAT return, you can correct it on your next return if the net error is below £10,000 (or below 1% of box 6 turnover up to £50,000). Larger errors must be reported separately using form VAT652. Voluntary disclosure is treated more leniently than errors found during an inspection — another reason to conduct regular reviews.
What is a VAT inspection and how should I prepare?
HMRC carries out VAT compliance checks either at your premises or by correspondence. Inspectors typically review your VAT records, invoices, and returns for a specified period. The best preparation is accurate record-keeping and regular internal reviews — which Hulljady provides as part of our ongoing VAT service. If HMRC contacts you, we recommend speaking to us before responding.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Never miss a VAT deadline again
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and find out how Hulljady can take VAT off your plate — so you can get back to growing your business.