5 Payroll Tasks You Shouldn’t Be Losing Sleep Over (But Probably Are)
Let’s face it — running payroll isn't exactly the highlight of the month. Unless you're really into tax codes and statutory sick pay, it probably falls somewhere between “necessary evil” and “what fresh chaos is this?”
And while some stress is normal, there are a few payroll tasks that really shouldn’t be keeping you up at night — especially when a payroll bureau (hi 👋) can handle them for you.
Here are 5 common culprits causing late-night payroll panic — and why they don’t have to.
1. RTI Submissions: That Last-Minute Scramble
You know the drill — it’s payday, you’re busy, and suddenly you remember: I haven’t sent the Full Payment Submission to HMRC!
It’s like forgetting to post a birthday card, except instead of guilt, it’s potential penalties.
Why it’s fine:
A bureau submits RTI data on time, every time. No panic, no penalties, no staring at the clock at 11:59pm.
2. Auto-Enrolment Pensions: Wait, Did We Enrol That New Starter?
Pensions can feel like a puzzle — one with moving pieces, changing contributions, and opt-ins that are suddenly opt-outs.
Why it’s fine:
Your payroll provider keeps an eye on eligibility, enrolments, and re-enrolment cycles — so you don’t have to dig through a 40-page guidance doc every time someone turns 22.
3. Holiday Pay Calculations: A Maths Test You Didn’t Sign Up For
Full-time, part-time, zero-hours, casual, rolled-up — there’s more than one way to calculate holiday pay, and most of them are confusing.
Miss something and you risk underpaying (or overpaying), not to mention breaching compliance.
Why it’s fine:
We handle the numbers, stay on top of changing rules (yes, they're changing again), and make sure everyone gets what they’re owed — and nothing they’re not.
4. Statutory Sick Pay: Is There a Flowchart for This?
You’re trying to be supportive — but also wondering how to track SSP, when it kicks in, and what to do if someone’s off long-term.
Why it’s fine:
We’ll calculate and process SSP for you, so you can focus on your team’s wellbeing — not the spreadsheet that tells you what week we’re on.
5. Keeping Up with HMRC Rules (AKA: How Is There Always Something New?)
Thresholds change. Deadlines shift. Acronyms multiply. It’s enough to make anyone nostalgic for simpler times (like, say, 1997).
Why it’s fine:
We’re payroll nerds — in the best way. We stay up to date, translate jargon into plain English, and keep your payroll compliant so you don’t get any nasty surprises.
Sleep Easy. We’ve Got This.
Whether it’s last-minute submissions or deciphering holiday pay law, your time (and sleep) is too valuable to be lost to payroll stress.
Let us take care of the complex bits — so you can get back to running your business, managing your team, or just, you know... sleeping.