Payroll Service London
London payroll, handled properly every month.
Running payroll in-house costs more than the hours it takes. Missed RTI submissions, miscalculated pension contributions and late PAYE payments have a habit of compounding quietly. OD Accountants runs your payroll on a fixed monthly fee, delivered by an FCMA-qualified chartered firm based in Bethnal Green — questions get answered the day you ask them.
- Payroll processed on time, every month, without your input
- RTI submissions filed correctly with HMRC before each pay date
- Pension auto-enrolment managed — contributions calculated and reported
- PAYE liability visible in advance, not as a surprise
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean payroll records and nothing owed.
Get a free payroll quote
Fixed monthly fee. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
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Always Available, Competitive Prices
"I've been there for years and Niall and his team go above and beyond the duties to provide accounting services but also general advices."
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Welcoming and Always Available for the Team
"Niall at OD Accountants has been very welcoming and supportive. All our prior queries and issues have been resolved, and he is always available to meet the needs of our team."
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Seamlessly Integrates With Internal Teams
"It's great to have access to a financial team who can guide us with such confidence and seamlessly integrate with our internal team."
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Hands-On, Savings Cover the Fees
"Niall is far more hands-on, available for advice and able to care for me as an individual, rather than a faceless client. His fees are very reasonable and the money he has saved me more than covers them."
Sound familiar?
Payroll taking more time than it should?
Most London SME owners run payroll themselves until it becomes untenable — or until HMRC writes to ask why a submission is late. Pension auto-enrolment duties add another layer. PAYE liabilities appear mid-month with little warning. None of it is complicated in isolation, but all of it takes time and attention that could go elsewhere.
- RTI submissions filed late or after the pay date has already passed
- Auto-enrolment contributions miscalculated or reported incorrectly to the scheme
- No clear view of the PAYE liability until the bill actually arrives
What a clean payroll looks like
Your payroll runs on a fixed schedule. RTI goes to HMRC before pay date. Pension contributions are calculated correctly and reported to the scheme. You know what the PAYE liability is well before it is due.
- RTI submissions filed accurately before each payroll date, every time
- Auto-enrolment contributions calculated and reported to the pension scheme
- PAYE liability confirmed in advance so there are no cash-flow surprises
- All of this for a fixed monthly fee — no hourly billing, no year-end shock
What London business owners say
Clients across hospitality, retail, consulting and start-ups — many of them long-term — describe the same thing: available when needed, and no explaining required.
Niall and his team are supportive, clear and directional accountants who have supported our small business staff up. They're always on the end of the phone to advise and assist and provide a top service for our accounting needs. Plus they're just nice people which helps too!!
I've been there for years and Niall and his team go above and beyond the duties to provide accounting services but also general advices. They are always available if you need anything while charging very competitive prices. I could not recommend them enough.
Everything your payroll function needs
A managed payroll service for London SMEs — RTI, auto-enrolment and PAYE compliance included as standard, delivered through cloud accounting software.
Monthly Payroll Runs
Your payroll is processed on a fixed schedule each month — payslips produced, RTI submitted to HMRC before pay date, and your team paid correctly. Nothing chases you for input unless something has actually changed.
Included as standardPension Auto-Enrolment
Auto-enrolment duties are handled as part of the payroll run — eligible employees identified, contributions calculated and reported to the workplace pension scheme. Your declaration-of-compliance obligations are covered.
Included as standardPAYE Compliance and Reporting
PAYE liabilities are confirmed each month so you know what is due to HMRC before the payment date. P60s, P45s and year-end submissions are handled without you having to prompt. Less HMRC correspondence landing on your desk.
Included as standardTrusted by London SMEs for over a decade
Verified Google reviews going back more than ten years, covering start-ups, hospitality operators, consultants and internet retailers — many of them still active clients.
Confident, Well-Informed, Highly Recommended
“The service from OD has been excellent, as has their advice. It's great to have access to a financial team who can guide us with such confidence and seamlessly integrate with our internal team. We always feel well-informed and confident about our financial processes and data. Highly recommend.”
Brilliant With a Tricky Digital Nomad Client
“Been with OD Accountants for over a year now. Niall and the team are brilliant. They helped me set up a company and get everything I needed in place to run my business. I'm a tricky client due to my 'digital nomad' status, but their advice…”
Always Available, Issues Always Resolved
“As a new start up and having never dealt with an accountant, Niall at OD Accountants has been very welcoming and supportive. All our prior queries and issues have been resolved, and he is always available to meet the needs of our team.”
Why London SMEs switch their payroll here
Three things that separate a managed payroll service from a box-ticking exercise.
Cloud payroll, not spreadsheets
Payroll runs through cloud accounting software — which means your records are current, accessible and integrated with your broader bookkeeping. No emailing spreadsheets back and forth, no version-control problems. When something changes mid-month, it is reflected immediately.
Questions answered the day you ask
Verified client reviews consistently describe the team as always available and fast to respond. For payroll, that matters: a query about a new starter, a leaver, or a statutory pay calculation does not wait until the next scheduled call. You get an answer while it is still useful.
Chartered firm, not a bureau
Founder Niall O'Driscoll is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA, CGMA). Payroll sits alongside the full finance function — bookkeeping, management accounts, Corporation Tax. If your payroll question has a broader commercial implication, the person answering already knows your numbers.
Up and running in four steps
Switching payroll providers is less disruptive than it looks. Most London clients are fully set up within a week.
Book a free discovery call
A short call to understand your payroll setup — headcount, pay frequency, pension scheme, and whether there is any catch-up needed. No commitment required. You will leave the call knowing exactly what happens next.
Receive a fixed-fee proposal
A clear proposal arrives the same day or next working day. The fee is fixed — it covers payroll runs, RTI, auto-enrolment and year-end submissions. No hourly rates, no surprise additions.
We handle the migration
The team requests what it needs from your previous provider or from you directly. Employee records, pension scheme details, year-to-date figures — all transferred and checked before the first payroll run. You do not need to prepare anything in a particular format.
Payroll runs without your involvement
From the first live pay date, payroll processes on schedule each month. RTI goes to HMRC, contributions go to the pension scheme, and you receive confirmation. That part of the month is no longer on your list.
“My other-half introduced me to Niall at OD Accountants and I have to say my finances are so much the better for it. Unlike my previous Accountants, Niall is far more hands-on, available for advice and able to care for me as an individual, rather than a faceless client. His fees are very reasonable and the money he has saved me more than covers them.”
Things people usually ask before switching
Do you handle pension auto-enrolment as part of the payroll service?
Yes. Auto-enrolment assessment, contribution calculations and scheme reporting are included in the monthly payroll fee. Eligible employees are identified and processed each pay period. Your declaration-of-compliance obligations are covered — you do not need a separate arrangement with a pension administrator for the administrative side.
What does a managed payroll service cost for a small London business?
Pricing is fixed monthly and based on headcount. Clients consistently describe the fees as competitive, with savings elsewhere — particularly on avoided penalties and recovered time — typically more than covering the cost. A free quote is available after a short discovery call, and the proposal arrives the same day.
Our current payroll records are a mess. Is that a problem when switching?
It is more common than the alternatives. The team requests year-to-date figures and employee records from your previous provider and reconciles them before the first live run. If there are errors in the historical data, they are identified and corrected before they carry forward. You do not need to arrive with everything in order.
Is there a minimum contract or lock-in period?
No long-term contract. Payroll is provided on a rolling monthly basis. If you want to move on, you give notice and leave with clean, portable records. There is nothing owed beyond the current month's fee.
Can you handle payroll for employees on different pay frequencies — some weekly, some monthly?
Yes. The cloud payroll platform supports weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly pay runs within the same employer scheme. Each pay run generates its own RTI submission and payslips. If your staffing mix changes — seasonal hires, new starters, leavers — the payroll is updated before the affected pay date.
Will I know what the PAYE bill is before HMRC asks for it?
Yes. Each payroll run confirms the PAYE and National Insurance liability due to HMRC for that period. You will know the figure before the payment date — not when the reminder arrives. That visibility also feeds into cash-flow forecasting if you are using OD Accountants for broader financial management.
Stop running payroll yourself. Hand it over.
A fixed-fee managed payroll service for London SMEs — RTI, auto-enrolment and PAYE handled each month by a chartered firm based in Bethnal Green. Get a free quote today.