A payroll bureau is a collaboration between in-house payroll employees and an outsourced payroll company. The idea is that working with both means you have more control (with processes carried out by your in-house staff), while external people provide essential checks and balances. Together, you do a perfect job.
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PAYROLL BUREAU SERVICES FROM CIPHR
Your payroll professionals
Turbocharge your productivity with our payroll bureau services. Partner up with our 25-strong team of UK payroll experts, who you can call on for extra support.
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A PAYROLL BUREAU YOU CAN TRUST
Reassuringly thorough support
Enjoy the support of your own dedicated payroll administrator who will become a trusted part of your team. We can support all aspects of your payroll production, including integration with HR software and financial solutions.
Our flexible managed payroll services offer the right level of support for many UK businesses.
Whether you want end-to-end outsourced payroll processing (fully managed payroll), payroll processing up to Bacs submission, a Bacs and filing-only service or a Bacs-only service – we can help.
Ensured compliance with payroll legislation
Time saving and reduced duplication of data entry
Lower costs
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BACS-APPROVED PAYROLL BUREAU
On your side and on your behalf
Because our payroll bureau is Bacs-approved, we can manage the whole payroll process. We’ll even handle the year-end tax clear down, P60 production, P11Ds and payrolling of benefits in kind.
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A PAYROLL BUREAU THAT FITS YOU
All shapes and sizes
From 50 to 10,000 employees, we can scale to meet your needs. We’ll review your processes and assign a dedicated administrator and customer success manager to keep you on track.
We have options to suit your needs. Whether you want payroll processing up to Bacs submission or a Bacs-only service, we’re here to help
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YOUR PAYROLL. OUR PAYROLL PEOPLE
Payroll bureau services for every need
Learn more about our payroll bureau services, and how working with us can work for you
Why your payroll team should partner with Ciphr
Your data is securely hosted and stored in the UK only
ISO 27001 accredited
Externally audited
Secure payroll portal to send and receive payroll data
Communicate with us via our secure portal, Zendesk: no information exchanged in email
400 years of experience across our payroll services team to complement yours
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PENSIONS AUTO-ENROLLMENT
Pensions as part of the service
Pension admin is part of our payroll service. From scoping to technicalities, we assess eligibility, enroll and report on non-eligible workers. We’ll even register as your agent.
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Precise pay runs
Pay runs you can set your clock to
We process over £2 billion Bacs payments per year. Our bureau customers have a dedicated payroll administrator, a payroll manager, and a third shadow payroll administrator for three times contingency. We also document your payroll information in a payroll procedures manual which is updated in real-time; this means any of our experts could process your payroll if needed. Your payroll is in safe hands.
“Choosing Ciphr payroll bureau services with HMRC recognition, providing a range of services in payroll, benefits and pension administration from a team of friendly, well-trained and experienced payroll professionals… was easy!”
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy
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MORE THAN JUST A PAYROLL BUREAU SERVICE
Your trusted payroll partner
Unburden your team with outsourced payroll processing. We’ll build a solid relationship and get to know you and your needs so you have a trusted partner to lean into.
Ciphr is your UK payroll bureau provider of choice:
- HMRC-recognised and RTI-enabled
- UK government G-Cloud approved
- Cyber Essentials Plus accredited
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400 years of experience across our payroll services team to complement yours
Ciphr bureau payroll services: our process
You send us your data via the secure portal
We process the data, then run checks and balances
You receive your payroll data for approval
We complete the payroll cycle
Submitting your RTI to HMRC, uploading your contributions to your pension provider, and we process your Bacs files
You receive your payroll reports, job done
FAQ: payroll services
A payroll bureau will maintain your employee data, calculate the payroll and deal with the HMRC on your behalf. They will normally also distribute payslips and pay your employees using the Bacs service.
Bacs – an acronym for Bankers Automated Clearing Service – is a body run by UK banks that facilitates a three-day process that enables funds to be transferred from one UK bank account to another.
On completion of the ‘Authorising your agent form’ (64-8), your payroll bureau will be able to receive tax notices (such as tax code changes) on your behalf. Your payroll bureau will also be able to make the payroll submissions FPS and EPS on or before pay day to ensure your company is compliant with the required HMRC reporting each pay day. They may also accept earning enquiries directly on your behalf.
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Payroll bureau services
Put your people front and centre
Integrated HR, payroll, learning and recruitment solutions that amplify the voice and value of your talent.