Payroll handled on time, every time. No stress. No guesswork.
Payroll services from Acme Accounting Services give you a fixed monthly cost, RTI-compliant PAYE submissions and a direct line to me whenever you need it.
If payroll is eating into your Friday evenings or you are not confident your submissions are right, I can take that off your plate entirely. You deal directly with me, not a call centre or a different face every month.
Is your payroll setup putting you at risk?
Four questions. Takes 90 seconds. Find out where your payroll stands.
How are you currently handling payroll for your business?
How confident are you that your PAYE submissions reach HMRC on time every pay period?
How much time do you spend on payroll admin each month?
Have you received any queries, notices or penalties from HMRC related to PAYE in the last twelve months?
Your payroll setup carries real compliance risk right now
Based on your answers, your current approach to payroll is likely costing you time and exposing your business to HMRC penalties. Late or incorrect Full Payment Submissions can result in charges starting at £100 per month depending on your headcount, and HMRC can issue specified charges based on your previous PAYE history if submissions are not filed. The good news is this is entirely fixable, and I help businesses get compliant from wherever they are starting.
You have a working setup, but there are gaps worth addressing
Your payroll is broadly functional, but the time it takes you each month and the uncertainty you feel about compliance are signs that the current setup is not working as well as it should. Handing payroll to someone who does this every month means fewer late nights, fewer errors and no more second-guessing whether your figures are right.
You are in a good position and ready to fully step back from payroll admin
Your payroll is well managed, which means you already understand the value of getting it right. If you are looking for a local bookkeeper to take over entirely so you have one less thing to think about, I can pick this up with minimal disruption to your existing setup.
What I handle as part of your payroll service
A straightforward monthly service that covers everything HMRC requires, with no surprises.
PAYE Payroll Processing
I calculate gross pay, tax and National Insurance for each employee every pay period and send payslips directly to your team. All Full Payment Submissions are filed with HMRC on time, so you are never chasing a deadline or worrying about a penalty landing on your doorstep.
Monthly payrollRTI Submissions to HMRC
Every payroll run is reported to HMRC in real time through an RTI-compliant Full Payment Submission. HMRC charges penalties starting at £100 per month for late or missing submissions, so having this handled accurately each pay period removes that risk entirely.
RTI compliancePayroll Linked to Your Xero Books
As a certified Xero Expert, I post payroll journals directly into your Xero account so your books stay accurate without any double-handling. You get a clear picture of your wage costs each month without having to reconcile anything yourself.
Xero integrationWhat working with me actually looks like
A personal service is different from an anonymous payroll bureau, and the difference matters.
You speak to me, not a ticket system
There is no team here, which means when you ring or email about payroll, you speak to the person who processed it. If an employee queries their payslip or HMRC sends something unexpected, you are not waiting on hold or explaining your situation to someone who has never seen your account before.
Fixed monthly pricing with no hidden costs
Payroll pricing is agreed upfront so you know exactly what you are paying each month. There are no extra charges for payslips, RTI submissions or Xero journals. Fixed costs make it easier to plan your finances without unexpected invoices.
Every invoice supports St. Elizabeth’s Hospice
I donate 5% of every invoice to St. Elizabeth’s Hospice in Ipswich. This is a personal commitment, not a marketing line. My dad died at the hospice and giving back to them is part of how I run my business.
What clients say
How we get started
From your first call to your first processed payroll, here is what to expect.
Book a free call
We start with a short call so I can understand your payroll setup, how many employees you have and what pay frequency you use. There is no obligation and no sales pressure, just a straightforward conversation about what you need.
I review your existing setup
I look at what you currently have in place, including any existing payroll software or records, and identify anything that needs to be brought up to date before I take over. If there are gaps, I will tell you plainly what they are and how to address them.
Payroll goes live on Xero
Once everything is set up correctly, I process your first payroll run, file the RTI submission with HMRC and send payslips to your employees. I also post the payroll journals into your Xero account so your books reflect the wages accurately from day one.
Ongoing monthly handling
Each pay period, I process payroll, file with HMRC and update your Xero account without you needing to prompt me. If anything changes, such as a new starter, a leaver or a pay adjustment, you let me know and I handle the rest.
Choose your next step
Pick the option that matches where you are right now.
Common questions about payroll services
Payroll services across Suffolk
Reliable, accurate, and local. Acme Accounting Services provides a full suite of accounting services to small businesses in Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond.
💛 5% of revenue donated to St. Elizabeth’s Hospice, Ipswich.