Manchester Payroll Services
Your Manchester payroll, handled properly.
Running payroll yourself, or not entirely sure your current setup is right, is more common than you might think. PAYE deadlines, RTI submissions, CIS deductions — the list is longer than it looks. Edward Harris handles payroll for Manchester businesses on a fixed monthly fee, backed by ACCA qualification and a same-day reply on any question you have.
- RTI submissions filed on time, every pay period
- PAYE and CIS handled without last-minute scrambles
- Payslips issued and employee records kept current
- Tax and NI calculated accurately before HMRC asks
Initial conversations are free and without pressure. If you decide it is not for you, you leave with a clearer picture of your payroll position than you had going in.
Get a free payroll quote
Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
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Responds to calls and messages fast
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
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Organised books, proactive HMRC advice
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice.”
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Patient with first-time business owners
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice.”
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Complex finances made easy to follow
“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”
Sound familiar?
Payroll taking longer than it should every month?
For many Manchester business owners, payroll sits in a gap between bookkeeping and HR — nobody quite owns it, so it runs late, runs wrong, or runs on a spreadsheet held together by optimism. PAYE thresholds, student loan deductions, CIS subcontractor rates — each one is straightforward on its own, but together they add up to a reliable source of Sunday-evening stress.
- RTI submissions submitted late or calculated incorrectly
- CIS deductions applied at the wrong rate for subcontractors
- No clear record of what PAYE has been paid versus what is owed
What a clean payroll setup looks like
When payroll is handled properly, it stops being something you think about. Submissions go out on time, employees get accurate payslips, and you know exactly what PAYE is due before the payment date arrives.
- RTI filed correctly and on time, every pay run without chasing
- CIS deductions verified and applied at the right rate every time
- Clear monthly record of PAYE paid, owed, and outstanding
- Fixed monthly fee — no surprise bills when the payroll gets complex
What Manchester business owners say
These are verbatim reviews from clients across Greater Manchester who needed their accounts and payroll handled without the hassle.
Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.
Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.
Payroll services included in your fixed fee
Payroll for Manchester SMEs, sole traders and limited companies — PAYE, CIS, auto-enrolment and RTI, all handled as standard.
PAYE Payroll and RTI Submissions
Every pay run is calculated accurately and submitted to HMRC via RTI before the deadline. Employee payslips are issued promptly, and your PAYE liability is visible before the payment date. No late filing penalties, no last-minute corrections.
Included as standardCIS Payroll for Trades and Construction
If you work in construction or engage subcontractors, CIS deductions need to be applied correctly and reported monthly. The wrong rate applied to the wrong worker creates a problem that compounds quickly. This is handled as part of your payroll service.
Trades and constructionAuto-Enrolment and Pension Compliance
Auto-enrolment obligations do not go away once you have set them up — they need to be managed each pay period and reported to The Pensions Regulator on schedule. Your pension contributions are calculated and submitted correctly, every month.
Ongoing complianceConsistently rated 5.0 on Google
Clients across Greater Manchester, from new sole traders to growing limited companies, have left these reviews on Google.
Switched Accountants, Found Trustworthy Responsive Service
“I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since.”
WhatsApp Queries Make Communication More Efficient
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
Deep Understanding of Accounting and Tax Regulations
“They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”
Why Manchester businesses choose us for payroll
There are plenty of firms that will file your RTI. Fewer will tell you what is coming before it arrives.
No late payroll deadlines
RTI submissions have a hard deadline each pay period, and HMRC does not accept many excuses for missing it. Your payroll is processed in advance of the filing date, not the morning it is due. Late filing penalties are largely avoidable when the calendar is managed properly.
CIS handled without explanations
Construction businesses in Greater Manchester do not need to brief their accountant on how CIS works every time a new subcontractor starts. Verification, deduction rates, monthly returns — this is familiar territory. You will not be billed extra for questions that are part of the job.
Questions answered the day you ask
A payroll query that sits unanswered for three days can become a complaint from an employee by day four. Queries — whether by phone, email or message — get a response the same day. That is not a marketing claim; it is what the reviews consistently say.
Up and running in three straightforward steps
Switching payroll providers or setting up from scratch takes less effort than most business owners expect. Here is how it works.
Get in touch, no cost
Call 0161 706 1523, email, or use the contact form. We reply the same day. The initial conversation is free, and there is no obligation to proceed. You will know what a fixed monthly fee looks like before the call ends.
We gather what we need
You share your current payroll details — employee records, existing PAYE reference, pension provider if applicable. If your previous payroll is in a state of disarray, that is handled as a catch-up exercise before we take over the ongoing work.
We take it from here
Your first pay run is processed, payslips are issued, and RTI is filed. You receive confirmation. From that point, payroll happens on schedule without requiring your involvement beyond approving the payroll summary each period.
Payroll off your plate
Deadlines pass without you noticing them. Employees are paid correctly and on time. Your PAYE liability is visible and predictable. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
“Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant.”
Things Manchester businesses ask before switching
Do you handle CIS payroll as well as standard PAYE?
Yes. CIS payroll for construction and trades businesses is part of the service. That includes verifying subcontractors with HMRC, applying the correct deduction rate (20% for verified, 30% for unverified), issuing deduction statements, and filing the monthly CIS return. If you have a mix of employed staff and CIS subcontractors, both are managed under the same fixed fee arrangement.
What does a payroll service from Edward Harris cost?
Pricing is fixed monthly, based on the number of employees or subcontractors on your payroll. There are no per-payslip charges or surprise fees when a pay run takes longer than expected. The exact figure is quoted during your free initial conversation, once we understand your payroll size and frequency.
My payroll is behind or in a bit of a mess — is that a problem?
It is a common starting point. Before taking on the ongoing monthly work, we conduct a payroll health check to identify any outstanding RTI submissions, incorrect deductions or unpaid PAYE. Any catch-up work needed is scoped separately and quoted before any work begins. Clients generally find the process considerably less painful than they anticipated.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum term?
No long-term contract. If you decide to move on, you give notice, and we provide all your payroll records in a format your next provider can use without issue. You will not be left scrambling for data. The arrangement works because it keeps working — not because you are locked in.
Can you handle auto-enrolment pension submissions alongside payroll?
Yes. Auto-enrolment compliance — including contribution calculations, pension provider submissions and re-enrolment obligations — is included as part of the payroll service. If you do not yet have a pension scheme in place, we can advise on setup before your staging date or re-enrolment window becomes an issue.
Will I know what my PAYE bill is going to be before it is due?
Yes. Part of the value of having payroll handled properly is that your PAYE liability is visible in advance, not the day HMRC expects payment. Each month you receive a summary showing exactly what has been processed and what is owed, with enough time to make the payment without a scramble.
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Get your payroll sorted properly.
Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-regulated, same-day replies. Payroll for Manchester businesses handled on time and correctly — from the first pay run onwards.