Payroll handled correctly, every single month.
Running payroll in-house takes time you do not have, and the penalties for getting it wrong are immediate and non-negotiable. Monthly payroll, RTI submissions, payslips and auto-enrolment managed by an AAT Licensed accountant — fixed monthly fee, no jargon, and every enquiry reviewed personally by Annabel.
- RTI submissions filed on time — PAYE always current with HMRC
- Auto-enrolment set up and managed, with no compliance gaps
- Accurate payslips processed every month without chasing you
- HMRC correspondence handled — less landing on your desk
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean payroll records and nothing owed.
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Fixed monthly pricing. Response within 1 working day.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Smooth Switch, No Stress
“She has made the whole process of changing accountants so smooth and stress-free. Her step-by-step guidance and clear communication made everything easy to follow.”
★★★★★
Fixed Mistakes, Saved Thousands
“She has fixed so many lazy, unprofessional mistakes by my old accountant by being so meticulously thorough, offering amazing business advice & has saved me thousands.”
★★★★★
Quick Answers, Mind at Ease
“Friendly, supportive and very quick to respond to any queries or sort advice. I would 100% recommend.”
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Genuinely Cares, Meticulously Thorough
“I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone who genuinely cares, who is meticulously thorough & offers great advice.”
Payroll taking up time you do not have?
For most small business owners, payroll sits in a difficult middle ground — too important to ignore, but too time-consuming to do well alongside everything else. RTI deadlines do not move. HMRC penalties for late or incorrect submissions arrive promptly. And auto-enrolment duties do not go away just because no one set them up properly at the start.
- RTI submissions filed late or incorrectly, attracting HMRC penalty notices
- Auto-enrolment duties not set up properly — a compliance liability quietly building
- Payroll taking a significant chunk of your time every month for what should be routine admin
What properly managed payroll looks like
Monthly payroll handled from end to end — payslips, PAYE, RTI and auto-enrolment — so the obligation is met, the records are clean, and you are not the one doing it.
- RTI submissions filed correctly and on time — no penalty notices from HMRC
- Auto-enrolment set up correctly from day one and managed on an ongoing basis
- Payroll off your plate entirely — accurate payslips processed every month
- Fixed monthly fee — scoped to your headcount, no surprises mid-year
What clients say about working with us
Three verified Google reviews, all 5-star. Different businesses, different situations — the same consistent experience.
Working with Annabel has been fantastic. She has made the whole process of changing accountants so smooth and stress-free. Her step-by-step guidance and clear communication made everything easy to follow, even for someone who does not naturally “speak accounts.” Annabel’s energy, passion, and genuine desire to help people understand their business finances really shine through in everything she does. Her support and knowledge have been superb, and I now see her as a vital part of my business and its continued growth. Thank you, Annabel, for all your help; you truly live up to your company name.
I have recently had the pleasure of the wonderful service of Annabel, appointed as my bookkeeper and accountant. Having never been self employed or a limited company before, the support and advice I have had has been extremely helpful and has set my mind at ease knowing that any problems or queries I have will be handled or answered. Friendly, supportive and very quick to respond to any queries or sort advice. I would 100% recommend.
Everything payroll requires, handled end to end
Payroll, PAYE, RTI, payslips and auto-enrolment — each element managed accurately, on time, every month, without you having to think about it.
Monthly Payroll & RTI Submissions
Payroll processed every month and RTI submissions filed with HMRC on time. Your PAYE liability is calculated correctly, your employees are paid accurately, and the records are clean and current. No last-minute scrambles and no penalty notices for missed deadlines.
Included as standardAuto-Enrolment Pension Setup & Management
Auto-enrolment obligations are set up correctly from the outset — pension scheme, employee assessments, contribution calculations and ongoing re-enrolment duties. If your previous setup has gaps, those are identified and resolved. The obligation does not disappear by being ignored, and it is considerably easier to deal with proactively.
Included as standardPayslips, PAYE Records & HMRC Liaison
Payslips issued to employees each pay period, with correct deductions calculated and recorded. HMRC correspondence handled directly where needed — queries, notices and coding changes dealt with without it landing on your desk first. All records maintained in a format that works with your year-end accounts.
Included as standardConsistent results across different businesses
Verified Google reviews from clients across Dorset and beyond — different sectors, different starting points, the same standard of work.
Saved Thousands After Switching Accountants
“I switched accountants to work with Annabel because I felt she truly cared about helping businesses to take control of their finances. She opened my eyes to how an accountant actually should work with you. She has fixed so many lazy, unprofessional mistakes by my old accountant by being so meticulously thorough, offering amazing business advice & has saved me thousands.”
Vital Part of My Business Growth
“Her support and knowledge have been superb, and I now see her as a vital part of my business and its continued growth. Thank you, Annabel, for all your help; you truly live up to your company name.”
Support Sets Mind at Ease Completely
“The support and advice I have had has been extremely helpful and has set my mind at ease knowing that any problems or queries I have will be handled or answered.”
Why clients choose us over a payroll bureau
A payroll bureau processes the numbers. This goes further — payroll that connects to your bookkeeping, your year-end and your wider financial picture.
Payroll Connected to Your Books
Because payroll sits alongside bookkeeping and year-end accounts here, nothing falls through the gap between systems. PAYE journals feed directly into your Xero records, month-end reconciliation is clean, and year-end preparation is not held up by payroll discrepancies. It is the difference between payroll processed in isolation and payroll that actually fits your accounts.
Auto-Enrolment Done Properly
A significant number of small businesses are running auto-enrolment setups that were done hastily at the start and never properly reviewed. Incorrect contribution rates, missed re-enrolment windows and incomplete employee assessments are all compliance exposures. This is checked, set up correctly from the outset, and monitored on an ongoing basis — not left to cause a problem later.
One Person Who Knows Your Business
Every payroll query is handled by Annabel directly — not a junior administrator at a bureau who picks up your call and reads from a screen. After 16 years working inside real businesses at an operational level, the context behind a payroll question is understood before it is even finished being asked. Responses within 1 working day, every time.
Up and running in three straightforward steps
The transition from your current setup — whether in-house, a bureau or a previous accountant — is handled by us. You do not need to prepare anything before the first call.
Free discovery call
A free, no-obligation 20-30 minute call. Annabel asks about your current payroll setup, headcount, pay dates and any auto-enrolment arrangements already in place. No scripts, no pitch deck. You get honest advice whether you become a client or not.
Tailored proposal
A fixed monthly fee scoped to your actual payroll requirements — headcount, pay frequency, pension scheme and any additional complexity. No template tiers, no surprise add-ons. The fee is agreed before anything is touched.
Smooth handover and setup
Previous payroll records are obtained and reviewed, Xero payroll is configured correctly, and HMRC is notified of the change in agent. If there are gaps or errors in historical records, those are identified upfront so nothing carries forward into clean payroll runs.
Payroll off your plate
From the first pay run onwards, payroll is processed, payslips are issued and RTI is submitted without you needing to prompt it. HMRC correspondence is handled directly. The obligation is met, the records are clean, and you are not the one doing it.
“I switched accountants to work with Annabel because I felt she truly cared about helping businesses to take control of their finances. She opened my eyes to how an accountant actually should work with you. She has fixed so many lazy, unprofessional mistakes by my old accountant by being so meticulously thorough, offering amazing business advice & has saved me thousands. I even went through my dad’s accounts who had been through liquidation & had a really tough time just because she cared & wanted to see if she could help. I 100% trust Annabel & she proves time & time again why it was the best move for my business to switch to her.”
What people usually ask about payroll
Do you handle auto-enrolment as well as payroll, or is that separate?
Auto-enrolment is included as part of the payroll service — it is not a separate add-on. That covers pension scheme setup, employee eligibility assessments, contribution calculations, opt-out processing and the triennial re-enrolment cycle. If your existing auto-enrolment setup has gaps or has never been properly configured, that is identified during onboarding and resolved before the first payroll run goes out.
What does the payroll service cost and what is included in the fee?
Fees are fixed monthly and scoped to your specific setup — headcount, pay frequency and pension complexity are the main factors. There is no public pricing because a business with two monthly-paid employees has different requirements to one with twelve weekly-paid staff and multiple pension schemes. The fee is agreed on the free discovery call, covers everything described on this page, and does not change without a conversation first.
My current payroll records are in a bit of a mess. Can you take it on mid-year?
Yes, and it is more common than you might expect. Before the first live payroll run, existing records are reviewed, year-to-date figures reconciled, and any discrepancies identified. Where records are incomplete or incorrect, the catch-up work required is scoped and costed separately so you know exactly what is involved before committing. It is considerably easier to sort it now than to carry errors into a new tax year.
Is there a minimum contract length? What happens if I want to leave?
There is no long-term contract. The arrangement is monthly and can be ended with reasonable notice. If you leave, you receive all payroll records, RTI history and pension correspondence in a format your next provider can use immediately. The books are yours — they leave with you, not with the accountant.
Can you handle payroll for businesses outside Bournemouth and Dorset?
Yes. The service is cloud-based via Xero, which means location is no barrier. Payroll is managed remotely for clients across Dorset, Hampshire and the wider UK. Payslips are delivered digitally, RTI submissions are filed electronically, and communication happens by phone, email or video — whichever works best for your business.
How does payroll connect to my bookkeeping and year-end accounts?
Where bookkeeping is also handled here, payroll journals are posted directly into Xero each pay period, which keeps your management accounts accurate in real time and makes year-end preparation considerably more straightforward. Even where bookkeeping is handled elsewhere, payroll records are maintained in a clean, compatible format so nothing needs rebuilding at year-end.
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Monthly payroll, RTI, payslips and auto-enrolment — handled end to end by an AAT Licensed accountant. Fixed monthly fee, no contract, response within 1 working day.