Payroll services · Leicester

Payroll services in Leicester

A CIPP-member payroll bureau that runs payroll for Leicester's textiles, food production and distribution employers, so shift and piece-rate pay is worked out right every cycle.

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60+ yrsCombined experience
Since 2006Doing payroll
5From Google reviews
250+Active clients
Chartered Institute of Payroll ProfessionalsICAEW (Chartered Accountants)ICO registeredCyber Essentials certified

Leicester is one of the most diverse business cities in the country, with textiles, manufacturing, distribution, retail and professional services all employing thousands. Every business here with staff carries the same payroll obligations, and we handle those obligations for Leicester employers from our office in Pontypridd, South Wales, working closely with you wherever you are.

The Leicester business landscape

Leicester has deep manufacturing roots, and textiles and clothing remain a defining part of its economy. The garment factories and workshops around the city, particularly in the areas east of the centre, sit alongside a wider base of food production, engineering and light manufacturing. These operations often run varied shifts and piece-rate or hourly contracts, which makes accurate, timely payroll especially important.

Beyond making things, Leicester is a major hub for distribution and logistics, helped by its central position on the M1 and M69 and large warehousing operations at Magna Park near Lutterworth and across the county. Add a busy retail scene in the city centre, Highcross and Fosse Park, a growing cluster of professional and financial services, two universities and countless small businesses in Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough and Hinckley, and Leicester holds a huge number of employers who need their people paid correctly and on time. Whatever the sector, the payroll rules are the same, and getting them right every cycle takes time most owners would rather spend elsewhere.

Why Leicester businesses choose us

We are based in Pontypridd, South Wales, and we serve Leicester clients wherever they are. Payroll travels perfectly over the phone, email and secure file transfer, so distance is no barrier to a close, personal service. What you get is a named contact who knows your account and answers when you call, rather than a national helpline that has never heard of your business.

That personal service earns its keep when something needs dealing with: a batch of overtime on a busy week, a new starter mid-cycle, a query about a deduction, or a message from HMRC. We are backed by more than 60 years of combined payroll experience, we have run payroll for clients since 2006, and we look after more than 250 active clients today. Those things get dealt with quickly and correctly, which is why our clients stay.

What we handle for you

We provide fully managed, outsourced payroll so the whole job comes off your plate. On every pay run we handle:

  • Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly or monthly pay runs, including shift and overtime pay.
  • Calculating pay, tax, National Insurance, pension and any other deductions accurately.
  • Filing Real Time Information (RTI) with HMRC on or before payday.
  • Auto-enrolment and workplace pension administration, including assessment and uploads.
  • Producing payslips, P45s, P60s and reports and sending them to you each pay period.
  • Statutory sick, maternity and paternity pay, calculated correctly.

You pay your own employees and HMRC. We handle the calculating, filing and paperwork, so you are left with clear figures and clean records. As CIPP members, ICAEW Chartered Accountants, ICO registered and Cyber Essentials certified, your payroll is handled accurately and securely.

Transparent pricing

Our pricing is clear and easy to budget for. Fully managed payroll is a fixed £5 per employee, per month, plus VAT, with no long tie-ins and no hidden extras. The price covers processing, filing, payslips and support, so there are no surprises at the end of the month. See how it works on our pricing page, or tell us how many people you pay and how often and we will send a clear, no-obligation quote the same day.

Free, straightforward switching

Moving payroll provider is simpler than it sounds, and switching to us is free. We take your current figures, check the year-to-date totals, set your people up and make sure the first pay run under us goes through cleanly, with no gap and no disruption for your staff. If you are in Leicester or the surrounding area and thinking about a change, get a quote or call 01443 402116 and we will handle the rest.

Areas we cover near Leicester

As well as Leicester, we look after payroll for businesses across the surrounding area, including Loughborough, Hinckley, Wigston, Oadby, Coalville and beyond. Wherever you are, your payroll is run the same way: accurately, on time, and off your plate.

What clients say

Trusted by businesses like yours for years

5.0 on Google Reviews
★★★★★
Enquiries are answered quickly which is important in our fast moving business and the team are very friendly. Complicated information is broken down and simplified so anyone can understand it.
Ben Gurner
★★★★★
We've been using Gareth and the team for many years for our payroll. Great efficient service and prompt replies. I also find them very cost effective. They were particularly supportive with the Job Retention Scheme.
Laura Hennessy
★★★★★
Nora and her team have dealt with our payroll since we opened in 2008, always patiently explaining things I don't understand. Flawless service, always on hand, efficient and professional.
G Grimstead
★★★★★
Absolutely brilliant, I couldn't do payroll without Nora and her team. Throughout the pandemic they administered all of my furlough payments and I have not had to worry about any of it.
Rachel Luntz
★★★★★
We have been a client of Nora (EPS) since 2006, we have always received first class service and support throughout this time. Supportive and professional.
Stephen Farmer
★★★★★
We've been using Effective Payroll Solutions for over five years and we would highly recommend them to any business large or small for their professionalism and service.
Paul Stewart

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