UK Payroll

Outsourced payroll with employer control intact

We calculate the pay run, PAYE, NI, deductions and payslips, then prepare the RTI reporting. You keep sign-off as the employer.

Advisory

Payroll has to be right. A late submission means penalties from HMRC. A wrong calculation means an unhappy person and a correction to chase. Building and keeping an in-house payroll function is a cost and a key-person risk. When you outsource to RPS Contracts, the processing, checks and reporting move to us, while you keep full sight and sign-off of every pay run.

Understanding the Service

Your payroll, run by specialists

Outsourced payroll means RPS runs the payroll process on your behalf. We calculate gross pay, PAYE, National Insurance, pension deductions, statutory deductions and net pay. We prepare payslips, payroll reports and RTI submissions.

You remain the legal employer. That matters. Outsourcing payroll does not move employer responsibility unless you enter a separate employment model. Your team still approves the pay run, confirms payroll inputs and keeps ultimate employer responsibility. RPS takes on the processing, timetable, checks and reporting workflow.

What you get:

  • Payroll calendar and cut-off dates
  • Gross-to-net calculations
  • PAYE and NI calculations
  • Deductions and pension contribution handling
  • Payslips and payroll reports
  • FPS prepared on or before payday
  • EPS prepared where statutory recovery, CIS deductions suffered, apprenticeship levy or other adjustments apply
  • Starter, leaver and change processing
  • Clear approval pack before filing or release
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What you get

Full pay run

Pay, tax, National Insurance and deductions calculated correctly, with payslips issued every period.

HMRC reporting

FPS prepared on or before each payday, with EPS prepared where adjustments apply.

One dashboard

A single view of every pay run, with one named contact who knows your account.

Who It Is For

Built for employers that need payroll off the desk

For teams that employ workers directly and want the payroll cycle run cleanly, plus accountancy and recruitment firms that need payroll processing support.

Employers of any size

For teams that employ workers directly and want the payroll cycle run cleanly without losing control.

Accountancy firms

For firms that want payroll processing support while keeping client ownership and review.

Recruitment agencies

For agencies running PAYE payroll for placed or internal staff, with separate handling for agency-worker obligations where relevant.

What You Get

Why employers outsource payroll to RPS

Built around what UK employers actually need from a payroll partner.

Accuracy before speed

Every pay run needs the right inputs, tax codes, deductions and sign-off. We build the process around checks before release.

Cleaner deadlines

Payroll dates, FPS timing, EPS requirements and pension submissions are tracked in one calendar.

Employer visibility

You receive the payroll reports needed to approve pay, understand employer costs and answer worker questions.

No employment-model confusion

If you stay the employer, we say so. If PEO or EOR is needed, we treat that as a different service.

Pensions and statutory pay

RTI, auto-enrolment and statutory pay handled as part of the agreed service, aligned to each pay cycle.

White-label option

Accountants and agencies can present payroll under their own brand while we do the work behind the scenes.

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How much could you save?

Payroll costs hide in two places: the software subscription and the hours someone in your team spends running the pay run each week. Our calculator puts both next to the RPS per-worker fee so you can see the full picture in under a minute.

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Example — 30 workers
Current software + staff time£6,300/yr
RPS Contracts£1,560/yr
Estimated saving£4,740/yr
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about outsourced payroll.

It can include payroll calculations, PAYE, NI, pension deductions, statutory deductions, payslips, payroll reports, RTI preparation, starters, leavers and payroll calendar management. The exact scope is agreed before onboarding.

No. In a standard outsourced payroll service, you remain the legal employer and keep approval responsibility. RPS runs the payroll process on your behalf.

RPS can prepare and submit RTI as your payroll agent where authorised, or prepare the submission pack for your approval and filing. FPS must be sent on or before payday. EPS is used where required for adjustments such as statutory payment recovery or other reductions.

Yes. We can assess workers, process pension deductions and contributions, create pension files and support opt-outs and re-enrolment alongside the payroll cycle.

Get Started

Hand over the processing, keep the approval

Send us the pay cycle, worker count and current payroll process. We will show what can move to RPS and what approval stays with you.

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