Payroll & CIS
Payroll processing, PAYE reporting and Construction Industry Scheme services.
We manage payroll processing and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) reporting for employers, company directors and construction businesses. From pay calculations and payslips to PAYE submissions and CIS returns, we organise the reporting around your payroll schedule and contractor obligations.
Based in Greater Manchester, supporting clients across the UK.
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Employers, company directors paying themselves through payroll, and construction businesses
- Payroll
- Pay calculations, payslips, starters, leavers and changes
- Reporting
- Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC on the agreed pay schedule
- CIS
- Contractor verification, deductions, statements and monthly returns; subcontractor deduction review
- Related work
- Bookkeeping and year-end accounts
Payroll and CIS Services
Payroll processing
We calculate pay, prepare payslips and process information about starters, leavers and payroll changes.
PAYE reporting
We prepare and submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC in line with the agreed pay schedule.
CIS contractors
We assist with subcontractor verification, deduction calculations, payment and deduction statements, and monthly returns.
CIS subcontractors
We review deduction statements and account for CIS deductions in the relevant accounting and tax reporting.
Payroll Approvals and Reporting
Before the first reporting cycle, we agree the information required, submission dates and approval process. We can also coordinate payroll and CIS with bookkeeping and year-end accounts. Workplace pension administration and historic corrections are confirmed separately where required.
Payroll for small businesses and company directors
Payroll is a repeating obligation: every pay date needs accurate calculations, payslips and a report to HMRC. We support small employers and directors of owner-managed companies, including director-only payroll where a company pays its director through PAYE. Payroll figures flow into your annual accounts and corporation tax and your records, so we coordinate payroll with bookkeeping and cloud accounting. Decisions about how directors are paid also affect company and personal tax; see tax planning.
CIS accountant for contractors and subcontractors
The Construction Industry Scheme applies when contractors pay subcontractors for construction work. A contractor usually deducts tax from payments to subcontractors and reports to HMRC each month.
- Contractors register for CIS, verify subcontractors, make deductions, pay HMRC and file monthly returns. A return is needed each month, even when no payments were made.
- Subcontractors receive payment and deduction statements. We review them and account for the deductions in your accounts and tax return, so deductions already made are credited correctly.
The scheme can apply to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Payroll and CIS deadlines to know
Checked against GOV.UK on 11 November 2026.
| Topic | What GOV.UK says |
|---|---|
| PAYE Full Payment Submission (FPS) | Send on or before your employees’ payday, even if you pay HMRC quarterly. |
| CIS contractor monthly return | Send to HMRC by the 19th of every month following the last tax month. For the tax month 6 May to 5 June, it must reach HMRC by 19 June. |
| CIS with no payments | File a nil return, or tell HMRC you have temporarily stopped using subcontractors. |
Late returns can lead to penalties. Sources: GOV.UK, Running payroll: reporting to HMRC, CIS contractors: file your monthly returns and What you must do as a CIS contractor.
What affects the fee for payroll and CIS
We do not publish fixed prices. The fee reflects the number of employees or subcontractors, how often you pay them, how many changes there are each period, and whether CIS reporting or year-end work is included. We agree the scope and fee in writing before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to common questions about this service.
Can you manage a director-only payroll?
Yes. We provide payroll for director-only companies, either as a standalone service or alongside company accounts and tax support.
Can you support both CIS contractors and subcontractors?
Yes. We assist contractors with verification, deductions and returns. For subcontractors, we review deduction statements and their treatment in the relevant accounts and tax reporting.
Do you make salary and tax payments?
We prepare payroll calculations and reporting information. Your engagement sets out who authorises and makes payments to employees, HMRC and pension providers.
Becoming a Client
Contact us to discuss payroll processing, CIS reporting or the support required for your construction business.
We agree the scope and fees in writing before work begins. Any additional work and costs are agreed with you in advance.