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How to Do a Payroll Journal Entry
Every payroll transaction impacts your company’s accounts, which is why payroll journal entries matter. They track wages, deductions, and taxes, helping you stay compliant with ...
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The Details on Payroll Deductions
Payroll deductions come in all shapes and sizes. By understanding what you need to take from your people’s earnings, you’ll not only stay on the ...
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A Quick Overview of Zero-Hour Contracts in 2025
A zero-hour contract has long been a go-to for businesses needing flexibility and workers seeking adaptable schedules. However, the government’s Employment Rights Bill has introduced ...
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An Overview of Payrolling Benefits in Kind
The UK Government introduced the Payrolling Benefits in Kind scheme in 2016, allowing you to process your employee benefits directly through payroll instead of using ...
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An Overview of Sick Leave
We all get sick sometimes, that’s why we have sick leave in the UK! It’s important to know your rights when it comes to sick ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Pensionable Earnings
Under the Pensions Act 2008, it’s your legal responsibility to offer a workplace pension scheme to eligible employees. But how do you determine the amount ...
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An Overview of Your Direct and Indirect Payroll Costs
Growing your business can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Bringing on new employees means you’re expanding, taking on bigger opportunities, and building something great—but it ...
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Student Loan Repayment Thresholds for 2025/26
2025/26 has finally brought changes to plan 2 student loan repayment thresholds, along with changes to plan 1 and plan 4. The same can’t be ...
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Your List of Tax Codes and What They Mean
Knowing the list of tax codes and what they mean might seem like a lot to wrap your head around. But they’re vital because they ...
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All Parental Pay Rates for 2025/26
Each year, statutory parental pay rates are updated, and 2025/26 brings new figures for maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. Welcoming a new ...
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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rates for 2025/26
Each new financial year brings an update to statutory sick pay (SSP), and 2025/26 is no exception! Here are the latest SSP rates for 2025/26, ...
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How to Manage Payroll Security Effectively
Did you know that the average cost of a data breach in the UK is £19,400? With so much personal data involved in payroll processing, ...
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