Expert Payroll Services for UK Businesses
Managing payroll can be stressful, time-consuming, and complex, especially with frequent changes in HMRC rules and pension requirements. At Lanop Business & Tax Advisors, we offer professional Payroll Services designed to simplify compliance, reduce errors, and free your time for business growth. Whether you run a startup, an SME, or a growing company, our payroll solutions ensure accuracy, timeliness, and complete peace of mind. With years of experience supporting UK businesses, we handle payroll as your trusted partner, so you can focus on your team and your customers instead of navigating payroll challenges.

Why Accurate Payroll is Crucial for Every Business
- Payroll mistakes can cost businesses time, money, and employee trust. That’s why outsourcing to experts is one of the smartest moves you can make. At Lanop, our tailored solutions cover everything from compliance to reporting. Here’s how Lanop’s Payroll Services help businesses across the UK thrive.
Good for Efficiency

- We remove the hassle of payroll processing, delivering accurate and on-time results so you never miss an HMRC deadline.
Good for Compliance

- From Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to pension contributions, we ensure your payroll stays fully compliant.
Good for Growth

- By outsourcing payroll, you free up resources, reduce admin time, and allow your business to focus on growth and strategy.

What Payroll Accounting Services We Offer
We offer extensive Payroll services designed and tailored according to the unique needs of each client. Here are a few of our services:
We calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and statutory deductions for each employee with accuracy. Our automated systems and expert review reduce the risk of mistakes while saving your business time.
We manage submissions to HMRC under Real Time Information (RTI), ensuring reports are timely and accurate. This protects you from costly fines and provides peace of mind.
Our team sets up and manages workplace pensions, monitors contributions, and keeps you aligned with UK legislation, making pension administration smooth and stress-free.
As a dedicated provider of payroll bureau services, we manage everything centrally. From payslips to compliance, we act as your outsourced payroll department, offering efficiency and security.
We handle P45s, P60s, starter checklists, and employee changes, ensuring staff transitions are smooth and error-free from beginning to end.
Who We Help
Lanop supports a wide range of clients with our Payroll Services. We work with:
- Small businesses and startups needing reliable payroll support
- Growing SMEs balancing compliance and staff satisfaction
- Contractors and freelancers who require payroll services for small business operations
- Charities and non-profits with specific reporting needs


Payroll Made Simple: Accurate, Compliant, and Hassle-Free with Lanop
Running payroll is often underestimated. For many UK businesses, it starts as a minor admin task but quickly grows into a major burden. Payroll means more than calculating pay, it’s about ensuring employees are paid correctly, HMRC reports are filed, pensions are compliant, and records are securely maintained. Missing one deadline can result in penalties, and one wrong pay slip can damage employee trust.
Our Payroll Services solve this by providing a complete outsourced payroll function. We set up systems tailored to your company, process salaries, manage statutory payments like maternity and sick pay, and ensure real-time reporting. By acting as your payroll bureau, we integrate smoothly with accounting software like Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.
Clients trust us not just for accuracy but for proactive advice. For example, one small business we support saved thousands in avoided HMRC fines because we spotted reporting issues before submission. This kind of help is expected from us especially when transitioning to Lanop from your own or other accounting firm. With Lanop, payroll isn’t just a back-office task, it’s a reliable system supporting staff morale and protecting your business reputation.
Challenges They Face
- Confusing HMRC payroll rules
- Complex pension auto-enrolment
- Risk of penalties for errors or late submissions
- Employee complaints about incorrect payslips
- Excessive time spent on admin instead of growth


Stay Compliant and Stress-Free: Lanop Handles Payroll Complexity for You
Payroll isn’t just about employees, it’s also about compliance with regulators. HMRC requires Real Time Information submissions for every pay run, alongside accurate PAYE and NI calculations. Add auto-enrolment pensions, statutory sick pay, and maternity leave pay, and suddenly, payroll management becomes a maze. For businesses without a dedicated HR or finance team, this complexity can quickly become overwhelming, and you often miss out on deadlines and face severe penalties. That leads to inefficiency in the working environment.
By outsourcing to Lanop, you eliminate that risk. Our Payroll Services take full ownership of compliance, ensuring all legal obligations are met. As part of our payroll bureau services, we deal with HMRC directly on your behalf. We monitor deadlines, prepare required filings, and handle employee queries. That means fewer worries for you and more trust from your team. You do not ever have to go through the details of each employees ever again.
We also future-proof your payroll by adapting quickly to rule changes. When HMRC updates legislation, we update your processes seamlessly. It’s one of the reasons clients stay with Lanop for years—knowing we are not just reactive but proactive advisors.
Challenges They Face
- Risk of HMRC fines or audits
- Stress of unexpected errors
- Lack of in-house payroll knowledge
- Staying compliant with ever-changing rules
- Juggling multiple payroll software platforms


LANOP Conquers Challenges with you
One of the biggest challenges for small and medium businesses is time. Owners and directors often spend hours each month processing payroll when they could be focusing on customers and growth. Payroll isn’t a value-adding task, it’s a compliance requirement. That’s where outsourcing becomes transformational. That’s why we do not only focus on the payroll compliance but on your future employee hiring according to your growth. To ensure that your budget is managed accordingly while you grow.
Moreover, our Payroll Services for small business clients are designed to give back your time. Imagine payroll that runs smoothly without you having to calculate deductions, prepare payslips, or chase pension contributions. Our payroll bureau handles it alertly, efficiently, and with a personal advisor always available for support.
At the end of the day, you save time, reduce stress, and ensure employees are always paid correctly. Your role shifts from chasing numbers to overseeing a trusted system. One client recently shared how outsourcing payroll freed up ten hours a month for them, which they used to expand sales. That’s the true value of choosing Lanop, turning payroll from a burden into a strategic advantage.
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Our Identity
Integrity, honesty, and dedication are the core values at Lanop Business & Tax Advisors. Since launching our first Putney office in 2010, we’ve grown into a fully digital, UK‑based accounting and tax advisory firm that blends expert compliance with forward‑looking guidance and business strategy.
Our team of specialized chartered tax advisors and accountants delivers a full spectrum of services including tax planning, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and virtual finance director support all designed to help you manage your business more efficiently and confidently.
We believe accounting is more than numbers it’s about empowering your journey through modern finance. That means applying strategic insight, breaking down complex financial processes, and acting as your trusted partner not just submitting filings.
Put simply, Lanop Business & Tax Advisors is more than an accounting firm we are your strategic ally, dedicated to guiding your financial success with integrity, precision,

FAQ
Payroll Accountants
What do payroll services include and are payroll services for small business necessary?
They include calculating wages, PAYE, NI, pensions, preparing payslips, and submitting HMRC reports. Our payroll bureau services cover everything from processing to compliance and employee onboarding. Even with one or two employees, you must register with HMRC, run payroll, and report under RTI. Outsourcing ensures compliance and saves time.
Can you help with auto-enrolment pensions, and do you provide payroll bureau services?
Yes to both. We manage setup, contributions, and ongoing compliance, ensuring you meet all pension regulations without extra admin. As a payroll bureau, we handle all payroll functions, including submissions, queries, and reporting, acting as your dedicated payroll department
Do small businesses still need payroll if only one employee?
Yes. If you pay yourself or staff via PAYE, HMRC requires payroll reporting. We offer payroll services for small business owners with minimal staff. We manage payroll of SMEs and large enterprises as well. Ensuring that the right amount with minimum tax liability towards HMRC is achieved.
Will you deal with HMRC on my behalf?
Yes. With your authorisation, we communicate with HMRC directly, submitting all required payroll information and resolving issues quickly. We have special connections with HMRC that allow us to negotiate any kind of disputes with them for you and then finally get the best possible outcome for you.
Can you integrate with Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks and what if payroll errors happen?
Yes. We specialise in payroll software integration, making payroll management seamless and efficient within your existing accounting system. We have strict review processes to minimise errors. If an issue arises, we resolve it quickly, liaising with HMRC and ensuring staff are corrected and reassured.