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The best payroll software in the UK will be the one that best suits your business's needs. Every company is different and, therefore, needs different features, integrations or reporting capabilities to reach its operational goals. And let’s not forget that different HR teams possess differing levels of payroll expertise, which will determine the level of support you require. PayFit’s team includes CIPP-level payroll experts, not to mention a fully-stocked Academy resources library, to help with those niggling payroll queries.

Most payroll software solutions charge per payslip and will be priced slightly differently. The final cost you end up paying will vary based on a few factors, such as the level of package you go for or the size of your workforce. Generally speaking, packages in the UK tend to cost between £4 and £8 per payslip, plus a fixed monthly fee which varies from provider to provider.

You don’t need a complex outsourcing service or payroll bureau - running your own payroll in the UK can be pretty straightforward, especially for small businesses. However, running payroll can take up a significant chunk of your time, especially if you’re processing data manually. This is where an online payroll software can come in handy, as it automates all those painstaking and manual calculations for you.

The best modern-day payroll software solutions are cloud-based, automated and possess data-reporting capabilities that are insightful and actionable. The best solutions also provide employees with a portal where they can download their payslips and P60s and check things like their annual leave balance or fill out their employee/manager 1-to-1s. PayFit, incidentally, helps teams do all of these things and more.