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QuickBooks
QuickBooks Payroll

Before and after QuickBooks Payroll

Paying your people correctly is a complex process, with many rules to follow.

QuickBooks Payroll is HMRC-recognised software that makes doing pay runs quick and easy. It gives entrepreneurs like you peace of mind so that you can focus on growing your business, without worrying about back-office admin.

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Manage your payroll and business finances in one place

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The stress of getting it right

Running a business means rewarding your staff for their hard work. But everyone’s pay must be correct to the penny and paid on time.

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Complicated deductions

Tax, pension, student loans – the list of salary-sacrifice schemes is long and calculating the deductions can be complex.

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More systems, more confusion

Keeping payroll info in different places – like spreadsheets, HR apps, and post-it notes – could lead to confusion and costly errors, especially when your payroll info is not linked to your accounts.

Take the pain out of payroll

See how a small business like yours could benefit from QuickBooks Payroll with our before and after snapshots. Our HMRC-recognised software gives you peace of mind, so you can focus on what you do best.

Read on to see how QuickBooks Payroll can help.

Before

Stuck at your desk

Having to be at your desk when it’s time to run payroll can feel like a tie. It isn’t an efficient use of time and the need for multiple systems can lead to mistakes.

After

Run payroll anywhere, anytime

Our secure, cloud-based software helps you to be compliant and confidently pay your team from any location, in just a few clicks.1 QuickBooks Payroll syncs seamlessly with all your accounts, so your data is always up to date.1

Before

Payslips are a pain

Creating payslips with all the correct information is difficult. And hunting for previous payslips for your employees can be time-consuming.

After

Payslips are a breeze

Email or print payslips in just a few clicks. Email or print your payslip in just a few clicks ‘ IIn QuickBooks advanced you have access to a self-serve portal to download past and current payslips wherever you need to.2

Before

You're in the dark

Running your payroll off a spreadsheet or manual ledger means that you can’t see how it impacts your cashflow. And your online banking app might not give you a clear picture of your finances over the long term.

After

You're in the know

With QuickBooks Payroll, you're always up to date. Quickly see your employees’ net pay and deductions, and employee tax and national insurance costs. Budgeting is instantly quicker and easier when you have a clear view of your finances after payday.3

Before

Payday sneaks up on you

Payroll comes around again quickly, often when you haven't got time for back-office admin. But you know you can't rush it and risk making mistakes.

After

Payday is just another day

With QuickBooks Advanced Payroll, you can run payroll for salaried employees automatically. And you’ll be notified by email if you need to take any action. Payroll – done and dusted in a few clicks.4

Before

Just getting by with spreadsheets

Maybe you’re using spreadsheets and ledgers because it takes time to learn how to use new software. But doing payroll manually is time-consuming and may lead to mistakes.

After

Get set up, fast

QuickBooks Payroll guides you smoothly through set-up. Our award-winning support team is also on hand to help via web chat or phone, or you can check out our how-to blogs and videos.

Before

You're worried about complying with the law

Paying your people correctly can be difficult sometimes. You want to reward your people with fair pay and may worry about HMRC penalties too. Staying compliant with statutory pay or leave can feel like a big ask when you’re focused on growing your business.

After

Compliance made easy

We're HMRC- recognised and submitting a pay run is quick and easy. Relax knowing we’re up to date with all of HMRC’s changes to help you be compliant.

Before

Pensions...one more thing to worry about

Paying into an employee’s pension fund is a legal requirement. Calculating contributions and submitting details to pension providers is time-consuming. How will you know you’ve got it right?

After

Let us take care of pension auto-enrolment

Think of QuickBooks Payroll as the world’s fastest administrative assistant. QuickBooks Payroll can assess and enroll your employees into pension schemes, saving you time. We’ll also calculate contributions and can submit details to Nest, Smart Pension, The People’s Pension, NOW and Aviva with just a few clicks. 5

Before

Quibbling about hours worked

If your people are paid hourly, calculating the correct amount can cause friction. Going over timesheets and rotas takes forever. And if you have to query something, it can take up even more time you could have spent elsewhere.

After

Pay what is owed — no more, no less

With QuickBooks Advanced Payroll, you can easily manage employees' timesheets, rotas, leave, and expenses, all in one place. Feel assured that your employees are paid correctly. It's why four out of five people feel more confident running their payroll with QuickBooks Payroll.6

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With QuickBooks Payroll, there's no commitment and you can cancel anytime.

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[1] Based on an August 2020 survey of QuickBooks active subscribers, 82% of respondents who state they use QB for payroll and that they previously used spreadsheets agree or strongly agree they feel more confident running their payroll with QuickBooks. [2] Based on an August 2020 survey of QuickBooks active subscribers, 87% of respondents who state they use QB for payroll and that they previously used spreadsheets agree or strongly agree QuickBooks helps them save time by managing payroll and finances together. [3] Based on an August 2020 survey of QuickBooks active subscribers, 87% of respondents who state they use QB for payroll and that they previously used spreadsheets agree or strongly agree QuickBooks helps them save time by managing payroll and finances together. [4] Based on an August 2020 survey of QuickBooks active subscribers, who state they use QB for payroll and estimate they run their payroll with QuickBooks Payroll in an average of 13 minutes. [5] Some pension schemes accessed by QuickBooks Advanced Payroll only and auto-enrollment for pensions only applies when purchasing QuickBooks Advanced. [6] Based on an August 2020 survey of QuickBooks active subscribers, 82% of respondents who state they use QB for payroll and that they previously used spreadsheets agree or strongly agree they feel more confident running their payroll with QuickBooks.

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QuickBooks Making Tax Digital for VAT software is available to all QuickBooks Simple Start, Essential, Plus and Advanced subscribers. Use of QuickBooks MTD for VAT software and bridging software must be aligned with HMRC's eligibility requirements and includes additional setup between the small business and HMRC.

QuickBooks MTD software currently supports Standard, Cash and Flat Rate schemes. QuickBooks Bridging Software supports Standard and Cash schemes. Businesses whose home currency is not GBP are currently not supported.

Receive a 75% discount on the current monthly price for QuickBooks Online Simple Start or 75% discount on the current monthly price for QuickBooks Online Essentials or 75% discount on the current monthly price for QuickBooks Online Plus or 50% discount on the current monthly price for QuickBooks Online Advanced for the first 6 months of service, starting from date of enrolment, followed by the then-current monthly price. Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until you cancel. You must select the Buy Now option and you will not be eligible for a 30-day free trial. Offer valid for new QuickBooks Online customers only. No limit on the number of subscriptions ordered. You can cancel at any time by calling 0808 168 9533. Discount cannot be combined with any other QuickBooks Online offers. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support are subject to change without notice. All prices shown exclude VAT.

Enjoy 75% off for 12 months on the current fees when you pay for your QuickBooks Online subscription on an annual, upfront basis. If you cancel your QuickBooks Online subscription within the pre-paid 12-month period, you will not be eligible for a refund, but will retain full access to your QuickBooks Online subscription for the remainder of the 12-month period. Alternatively if you wish to receive a refund then you need to cancel by calling us on 0808 234 5337 within the pre-paid 12 month period and we will provide a pro-rata refund and deactivate your account. Unless cancelled by you prior, your annual subscription will auto-renew on the 12 month anniversary of your sign-up date using the billing details you have given us. Discounts, prices, terms and conditions are subject to change.

Receive 100% off the current monthly subscription price for QuickBooks Core or QuickBooks Advanced Payroll for the first 3 months of service, starting from the date you subscribe to the service, followed by the then-current monthly price. Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis for the subscription fee and for all pay runs processed in the previous month, until you cancel. You must select the Buy Now option, and you will not be eligible for a 30-day free trial. Offer valid for new QuickBooks Online customers only. No limit on the number of subscriptions ordered. You can cancel at any time by calling 0808 168 9533. Discount cannot be combined with any other QuickBooks Online offers. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support are subject to change without notice. All prices shown exclude VAT.

Discount valid until the 19 February 2024.

Receive 50% off the current monthly subscription price for QuickBooks Advanced for the first 6 months of service, starting from the date of enrolment, followed by the then monthly price. Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis for the subscription fee and for all pay runs processed in the previous month, until you cancel. You must select the Buy Now option and will not receive a one month trial. Offer valid for new QuickBooks Online customers only. No limit on the number of subscriptions ordered. You can cancel at any time by calling 0808 239 9692. Discount cannot be combined with any other QuickBooks Online offers. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support are subject to change without notice. All prices shown exclude VAT.

QuickBooks Advanced Payroll allows you to automatically submit information to the following pension providers: NEST, The Peoples Pension, Smart Pensions, Aviva and NOW:Pensions

Free onboarding sessions are offered to all newly subscribed customers and trialists, excluding customers on our QuickBooks Self-Employed product. We offer 1 session per customer and reserve the right to remove this offering at anytime. Invitations are sent via email and in-product messaging once signup has been completed. A link will be included in the message for you to book a session using our calendar tool.

Mileage tracking is available on QuickBooks Self-Employed and QuickBooks Online on iOS and Android only.

These terms apply to QuickBooks UK customers only. Bulk-pricing discount offer is valid only if you are signing up for more than one QuickBooks Online subscription with each order. View terms and conditions for multiple accounts pricing here. To inquire further about the bulk-pricing discount offer, please call 0808 168 9533

QuickBooks UK support hours:

  • QuickBooks Online Phone – Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm.
  • QuickBooks Online Live Messaging – Monday to Friday 8am to 12am, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm.
  • QuickBooks Self-Employed Live Messaging – Monday to Friday 8am to 12am, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm.

'Save around 8 hours a month' based on respondents new to QuickBooks; Intuit survey June 2016.

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