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Managed Payroll Services

Expert outsourced payroll providers for small and medium-sized businesses

Managed Payroll Services in the UK

Managing payroll can be one of the most challenging tasks for any company. Beyond calculating wages, businesses must stay compliant with HMRC regulations, insurance, taxation, and pensions - a process made even more complex with temporary or diverse teams.

Many companies lack the time or expertise to guarantee error-free payroll. Opting for payroll managed services or outsourcing payroll can alleviate this burden, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

Full managed payroll services UK allow businesses to focus on core operations and other strategic priorities, making outsourcing a practical and efficient solution.

 

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What is a Managed Payroll Service?

A managed payroll service means you outsource to payroll professionals through a managed services provider (MSP). Instead of handling payslips, PAYE, pensions, and compliance in-house, you hand the responsibility to payroll professionals who manage the entire process on your behalf.

In short, everything from processing the salaries to considering the tax bracket and generating payslips will be conducted by a third-party payroll manager.  A fully managed payroll service means a third party handles payroll software tasks such as:

 
  • Setting up the system and maintaining employee records
  • Processing  gross wages and ensuring accurate payments
  • Deducting necessary withholdings (benefits, PAYE, pension)
  • Ensuring payroll compliance
  • Generating employee payslips

  • Making salary payments via BACS
  • Maintaining payroll data for all processes
  • Submitting government remittances
  • Preparing  payroll documentation (P45’s, P60s etc.)
  • Completing required forms (e.g., SSP1 form)

Common Payroll Challenges and How Managed Services Help

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Even experienced teams can encounter issues without specialist support. Typical challenges include 

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Late or inaccurate PAYE submissions leading to penalties

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Errors in auto-enrolment pension contributions

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Mismanagement of statutory payments, holiday pay, or bonuses

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Time-consuming payroll processes that strain internal resources


Why UK Businesses Choose Managed Payroll

Many SMEs and growing businesses choose managed payroll services because they:

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Saves valuable time by reducing administrative workload.
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Guarantee on-time, accurate payments to staff.
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Lower costs compared with hiring in-house payroll staff.
 
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Provide continuity, even if internal staff are absent or leave.
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Minimise compliance risks with HMRC and The Pensions Regulator.
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Access user-friendly payroll dashboards and reports.

Our Managed Payroll Services Include

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Auto Enrolment Support

Ensure your workplace pension obligations are fully compliant.

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Collaborative partners

Access to accountants, business advisors, HR, and IT Experts for CRM. All in one place.

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Secure Online Payments

Pay Dashboard delivers digital payslips and 24/7 access

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HMRC Submissions

Includes PAYE, P45s, P60s, P11Ds, and RTI returns

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Collaborative HR Support

Access to trusted HR partners for recruitment, compliance, and staff management.

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Secure Online Payments

Personal support tailored to your business needs.

Benefits of Choosing dhpayroll

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Auto Enrolment Support - trusted by businesses across the UK
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Data security - encrypted transfers and strict confidentiality protocols
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On-Time and Accurate Payroll - robust processes prevent errors and delays
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Save time - outsourcing payroll frees your team to focus on core business
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Personalised Services - flexible services designed around your requirements
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Local Knowledge - expertise in UK legislation and payroll compliance

How It Works - Simple 3-Step Process

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Register

Contact us and provide your business details

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Share payroll information securely online.

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Done

We process your payroll, payslips, and reports - simple!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Let DH Payroll Manage Your Payroll

Outsourcing payroll allows you to focus on growing your business while we handle the complexities of compliance, pensions, and staff payments.

 
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