What we do as a UK outsourced payroll provider
We provide a fully managed payroll service that allows our clients to run payroll accurately, compliantly, and on time without the complexity and risk of managing the function in house.
Our role is to take full responsibility for payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and ongoing support, so our clients can focus on what’s important to them, running their business.
End‑to‑end payroll processing
We manage the complete payroll cycle, including:
- validating payroll data (hours worked, variable pay, allowances, deductions);
- calculating gross‑to‑net pay accurately;
- processing payroll in line with agreed schedules;
- processing taxable benefits in kind;
- managing the complete auto enrolment process and upload to the pension provider;
- delivering payslips and payroll reports;
- supporting payments to employees, HMRC, and third parties where required.
Find out how our straightforward payroll onboarding process works, with step‑by‑step support to move to Moore Kingston Smith smoothly and compliantly.
The value of outsourcing your payroll to us
Our clients benefit from:
- Reduced operational and compliance risk through specialist payroll expertise, robust controls and consistent delivery.
- Improved accuracy and reliability, increasing employee confidence and reducing payroll queries.
- Predictable and lower overall costs compared to managing payroll in‑house, avoiding staffing, systems and contingency expenses.
- Greater resilience and continuity, with no reliance on individual employees or internal capacity.
- Scalable support as your workforce evolves, without the need for reinvestment.
- Access to wider tax and advisory expertise beyond payroll processing.
Time savings for HR and finance teams, allowing greater focus on core business priorities. We are shaping the future of payroll through our relentless focus on our people, our clients and intelligent innovation, fostering collaboration for sustainable success.
The risk of in-house payroll
Payroll errors are common and can be costly. For organisations with 50–100 employees, managing payroll in-house typically results in a first‑year cost of between £28,500 and £67,000, factoring in payroll staff, software and systems, implementation, and training.
In-house payroll carries a higher risk of error:
84%
of UK SMEs report making payroll errors in the past year.
48%
experience incorrect wage calculations.
40%
have incurred HMRC penalties, often amounting to thousands of pounds.
38%
report late or missed payments.
36%
record errors in hours worked.
27%
make incorrect tax calculations.
Since 2020, HMRC has issued over £75 million in payroll penalties, largely due to avoidable issues such as late or inaccurate submissions.
Why outsource payroll to
Moore Kingston Smith
With 300+ years of payroll expertise within our team, we simplify payroll and protect your business. Experience the difference with our seasoned team of payroll experts.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and consultation.
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Step-by-step payroll onboarding UK
Moving your payroll to a new provider doesn’t have to be complicated. At Moore Kingston Smith, we make the transition simple, secure, and fully supported from day one.
You’ll have a dedicated payroll specialist guiding you through a clear, step-by-step process explaining what’s needed, handling the setup, and ensuring full compliance with HMRC. If you’re switching from another provider, we carry out careful checks to ensure everything runs smoothly with no disruption to your employees.
Our approach is straightforward: keep you informed, remove the stress, and ensure your payroll is accurate and in safe hands at every stage.
Delivering payroll you can rely on, at scale
Our payroll team supports a growing portfolio of clients across all sectors, combining efficiency and expertise to manage even the most complex payroll requirements with confidence.
£1.2bn+
total salary payments processed
350,000+
payslips generated
2,300
employer contracts
1,500+
clients
55,000
active employees
If you would like to find out how we can support your organisation, please get in touch with our payroll specialists.
