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Payroll & Business Support for Tradespeople
Taking on staff? We manage your payroll and PAYE so your team gets paid correctly and on time and HMRC gets what it needs, when it needs it
Taking On Staff Changes Everything
The moment you take on your first employee, you become responsible for
PAYE Pay As You Earn. That means registering with HMRC as an employer,
calculating income tax and National Insurance, submitting Real Time
Information (RTI) every pay run, and staying on top of pension
auto-enrolment rules.
It's not complicated once it's set up, but getting the setup wrong
causes real problems. Underpaid NI, missed RTI submissions and pension
compliance failures can all trigger HMRC penalties.
At Hammer & Ledger Tax, we handle payroll for tradespeople and
construction businesses from start to finish for businesses of any
size.
Our Payroll Service
Tax is complex and it is easy to get lost. We specialise in taxes and accounting for tradespeople. That puts us at a great advantage.
Employer registration with HMRC
Monthly or weekly payroll processing, for businesses of any size
Employee self-service portal staff can access their own historic payslips and P60s anytime
PAYE and National Insurance calculations
As simple as 1-2-3-4!
Send your receipts
Snap a photo of your receipts, invoices or bills and send them via WhatsApp or email. No apps, no complicated systems.
We organise everything
e review every transaction, categorise your income and expenses, and store everything securely for HMRC compliance.
Books updated
Your books are updated regularly in MTD-compliant cloud accounting software accurate and up to date at all times.
Stay in control
You get a clear, live view of your finances. You’ll always know your profit, upcoming tax liability and cash position.
FAQ
How many employees do you support?
We handle payroll for businesses of all sizes from sole directors to larger teams. Whatever your headcount, get in touch and we’ll scope it out.
Do I have to set up a pension for my staff?
If you employ eligible workers (aged 22 to State Pension Age, earning over £10,000 a year), you must auto-enrol them into a workplace pension. We offer pension setup and ongoing compliance as an add-on service alongside your payroll.
What is Real Time Information (RTI)?
RTI means you report payroll information to HMRC on or before each payday, not annually as under the old system. Missing RTI submissions results in automatic penalties. We submit every run on time.
Can my staff access their own payslips?
Yes. We provide an employee self-service portal where your staff can view and download their own historic payslips and P60s anytime, no need to come through you for copies.
Can I pay my partner or family member through the business?
Yes, in many cases, but their pay must reflect the actual work they do and be commercially reasonable. We’ll advise on what’s allowable and make sure it’s documented correctly.
