Our Payroll services
Whether you’re a small business owner, charity, or accountant managing multiple clients, Highland Payroll Services offers flexible, fully compliant payroll solutions tailored to your needs.
From weekly processing to year-end reporting, our team ensures everything runs smoothly, so you don’t have to chase or worry.
- Payroll Bureau Services
Running payroll shouldn’t take over your week.
Highland Payroll Services provides accurate, outsourced UK payroll services, fully HMRC-compliant, for weekly, monthly, and ad hoc pay schedules, so you can focus on your people, not paperwork.
We process payslips, manage Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, and handle HMRC communications on your behalf.
No confusion. No delays. Just expert payroll, done right every time.
Whether you need support for a small team or multiple departments, we take care of the complex details, including:
- Overtime, bonuses, commissions and shift differentials
- Statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
- Salary sacrifice schemes for pensions, electric vehicles and childcare
- Redundancy pay calculations and final settlements
- Rolled-up and accrued holiday pay
- Support for zero-hour, freelance and multi-contract workers
- Full HMRC liaison and Real Time Information submissions
- Processing for new starters and leavers (P45s)
- Year-end P60s and statutory reporting
We support employers across the UK with dependable, outsourced payroll processing. From small charities and director-only payrolls to multi-department businesses, we tailor our service to your pay schedule, worker type, and compliance needs.
Payroll can get complex, we keep it compliant, calm and under control, so nothing gets missed.
- Auto-Enrolment
Staying compliant with workplace pension rules doesn’t need to be stressful.
Highland Payroll Services takes care of the entire auto-enrolment process, ensuring your business remains fully compliant with The Pensions Regulator and your team stays informed every step of the way.
We manage the full setup and day-to-day administration, fully integrated with your payroll schedule, so there’s no duplication, no confusion, and no extra workload.
Our auto-enrolment service includes:
- Eligibility checks for all workers based on earnings and age
- Management of postponements and deferral periods
- Creation and distribution of all required employee communications
- Ongoing assessments at every payroll run
- Setup and integration with your chosen pension provider
- Submission of the Declaration of Compliance to The Pensions Regulator
- Automatic re-enrolment and re-declaration every three years
- Contribution submissions to Nest, The People’s Pension, SMART: Pensions and other major providers
Whether you’re a small business or an accountant managing multiple clients, we’ll make sure your workplace pensions are handled correctly, with no added stress.
- Back Office Payroll Support
Outsource the hassle. Focus on what matters most.
At Highland Payroll Services, we don’t just run payroll — we become your back-office partner. For small businesses, charities and busy finance teams, we provide dependable, scalable support that keeps your admin under control and your operations running smoothly.
Our back office payroll support includes:
- Timesheet collection, validation and upload
- Starter and leaver data processing
- Client invoicing and payment reconciliation
- Assignment and contractor tracking
- Right-to-work and onboarding documentation
- Ongoing compliance coordination and updates
We work proactively to ensure all reports meet HMRC requirements and are submitted on time. Whether you offer company cars, private healthcare, or salary sacrifice benefits, we’ll make sure every detail is accurate and properly documented.
No last-minute stress. No penalties. Just clear, compliant back office payroll support from a team you can rely on.
- Director-Only Payroll
Director-Only Payroll Made Simple
Running a company as a sole director comes with enough responsibilities without payroll adding unnecessary stress.
Our Director-Only Payroll service is designed specifically for directors who want a simple, compliant way to pay themselves, without overcomplicating.
We handle all payroll requirements for director-only companies, including:
- Director payroll processing (weekly, monthly, or annual pay)
- PAYE and RTI submissions to HMRC
- Tax code changes and annual updates
- Year-end submissions and P60s
Whether you pay yourself weekly, monthly, or once a year, we’ll make sure payroll is set up correctly and reported properly to HMRC.
This service is ideal for:
ll, clear records, and one less thing for you to worry about.
- Limited company directors with no other employees
- New directors setting up payroll for the first time
- Directors who want payroll handled professionally and efficiently
Clear payroll, clear records, and one less thing for you to worry about.
- SDS Payroll (Self-Directed Support Payroll)
SDS Payroll for Employers Using Self-Directed Support
If you receive Self-Directed Support (SDS) funding and employ carers or personal assistants directly, payroll can feel daunting, especially when you’re also managing care and day-to-day responsibilities.
Our SDS Payroll service is designed to support individuals and families acting as employers, helping ensure carers are paid accurately and on time, while keeping everything fully compliant.
We understand how important consistency and clarity are for both employers and carers, and we take care of the payroll side so you don’t have to.
Our SDS payroll service includes:
- Payroll processing for carers and personal assistants
- PAYE and National Insurance calculations
- RTI submissions to HMRC
- Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) where applicable
- Pension auto-enrolment assessment and administration
- Payslips and payroll reports suitable for funding or audit requirements
- Support with starters, leavers, and changes to hours
Our aim is to make payroll feel manageable and supportive, so you can focus on what matters most — knowing carers are paid correctly, on time, and with clear records in place.
This service is suitable for:
- Individuals receiving SDS funding
- Families employing carers or personal assistants
Supportive, compliant payroll — delivered with care.
- Year-End & Compliance
Close your payroll year with confidence — and zero stress.
Highland Payroll Services ensures all your year-end payroll responsibilities are completed accurately and submitted on time. We manage every statutory report and HMRC submission, so you can close the tax year knowing everything’s in order.
Our year-end service includes:
- P60s for all employees
- P11Ds and P11D(b) for benefits and expenses (e.g. company cars, private healthcare)
- Final FPS and EPS submissions to HMRC
- Class 1A National Insurance calculations and reporting
- Director pay reconciliation and year-end summaries
- Support with payroll audits and legislative compliance
We work proactively to ensure every report meets HMRC requirements and is submitted by the correct deadlines. From statutory benefits to, every detail is handled with precision.
No last-minute stress. No penalties. Just compliant, complete payroll reporting from a team you can trust.
- CIS Payroll
Specialist payroll services for contractors and the construction sector.
Managing Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) payroll comes with strict rules and deadlines, but we make it simple. Highland Payroll Services delivers fully compliant CIS payroll support for contractors and subcontractors across the UK.
Whether you’re a building firm, electrical contractor, or a business placing tradespeople, we handle everything from verification to HMRC returns.
Our CIS payroll services include:
- Subcontractor verification and employment status checks
- Accurate CIS deduction calculations and net pay processing
- Monthly CIS return submissions to HMRC
- Subcontractor payment statements and remittance creation
- Support for mixed-status workers (PAYE and CIS) where needed
We help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and ensure your subcontractors are paid correctly and on time, every time.