Payroll Services

Reliable, HMRC-accurate payroll support—so your employees get paid on time and in full, every time.

SERVICE DETAILS

Your payroll is handled by Melon Accountants with precision, so you can have worry-free staff payments, accurate tax returns, and total HMRC and pension compliance freedom to focus on your business.


Payroll tends to be taxing and time-consuming labor—especially with intermittent HMRC rules, Real Time Information (RTI) reporting, pensions auto-enrolment, and holiday pay to keep track ofMelon Accountants takes the burden of payroll away from businesses of all sizes.

Our expert payroll team ensures your employees are paid correctly and on time, with your company in complete compliance with PAYE, National Insurance contributions, pension payments, and end-of-year reporting. We do it all from new starter onboarding through to leaver documentation and P60s.

Whether you’re a new business hiring your first employee or an established business growing your workforce, our payroll system is tailored to suit your needs—backed by friendly, vigilant support when you require it.

OVERVIEW

Your payroll is handled by Melon Accountants with precision, so you can have worry-free staff payments, accurate tax returns, and total HMRC and pension compliance freedom to focus on your business.

KEY BENEFITS

* Accurate processing of weekly or monthly payrolls
* Timely submission to HMRC via RTI
* Management of PAYE, NICs, student loans, and statutory pay
* Auto-enrolment pension administration
Payslips for employees and year-end reporting (P60s & P11Ds)

WHO IS THIS FOR?

* Small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK
Start-ups that have their first employees
Companies who are abandoning in-house payroll and looking to outsource
Online bookkeeping and cloud accounting software users
* Employers with PAYE issues and pension administration

What's Included

Full payroll setup or transfer from current provider

Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll processing

HMRC RTI submissions

Payslip generation and distribution

Auto-enrolment pension processing and submissions

P45s, P60s, and P11D preparation

Ongoing compliance monitoring and support

Turnaround time and Filing Deadline

Payroll processed: 2–3 working days before pay date HMRC and pension submissions: On time every cycle

RTI submissions: On or before each payday P60s: By 31 May after the tax year ends P11Ds: By 6 July Pension submissions: Monthly, in line with scheme rules

Documents Required

Employee details (NI number, tax code, address, start date)

Company PAYE scheme info

Salary agreements and work hours

Pension scheme details (if applicable)

Timesheets (if applicable)

Compliance Info

We follow all HMRC payroll compliance rules, auto-enrolment legislation under The Pensions Regulator, and GDPR protocols for data handling.

Use Case Scenarios

Explore examples of how we’ve made tax returns simpler and more accurate.

✅ New Business Hiring First Employee
We set up PAYE, registered the business with HMRC, and ran monthly payroll 
and pension joining—giving peace of mind from day one.

✅ Contractor with Variable Hours Team
We helped a variable weekly hour cleaning company with timesheets, RTI submissions, and holiday pay correctly each week.

FAQ

Your Questions, Answered Clearly

Have a query about our services, pricing, or how we work? We’ve compiled the most common questions our clients ask — all in one place. If you still need help, don’t hesitate to reach out directly.

What services do Melon Accountants offer?
We provide a full range of accounting and tax advisory services, including company accounts, VAT returns, payroll, self-assessment, tax planning, and business advisory. Whether you’re a sole trader or a limited company, we’ve got you covered
Where are you located, and do you serve clients outside London?

Our head office is in London, but we serve clients across the UK through cloud-based accounting platforms.

What accounting software do you support?

We work with leading cloud accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks.

Do you specialise in any particular industries?

Yes, we provide tailored accounting and tax services for a range of industries including construction, hospitality, healthcare, property, and startups. Our sector-specific expertise ensures advice that fits your business.

How can I get started?

You can contact us via phone at 020 3950 8470, email at info@melonaccountants.co.uk, or through our website’s contact form.

What does your bookkeeping service include?

Our bookkeeping services encompass data entry, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable management, financial reporting, and VAT returns.

How do you handle payroll and pensions?

We manage real-time information (RTI) PAYE filing, email payslips to employees and employers, provide payroll cost analysis, advise on payroll-related issues, report to your auto-enrolment pension provider, and assist with auto-enrolment correspondence

Do you offer virtual finance director services?

Yes, we provide on-demand virtual finance director services to help businesses get the financial expertise they need without the cost of hiring a full-time CFO.

Can you assist with company formation?

Certainly. We offer company formation and secretarial services, including advice on business structures, maintaining company registers, Companies House filings, and planning regarding different business entities.

What services do Melon Accountants offer?
We provide a full range of accounting and tax advisory services, including company accounts, VAT returns, payroll, self-assessment, tax planning, and business advisory. Whether you’re a sole trader or a limited company, we’ve got you covered
Where are you located, and do you serve clients outside London?

Our head office is in London, but we serve clients across the UK through cloud-based accounting platforms.

What accounting software do you support?

We work with leading cloud accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks.

Do you specialise in any particular industries?

Yes, we provide tailored accounting and tax services for a range of industries including construction, hospitality, healthcare, property, and startups. Our sector-specific expertise ensures advice that fits your business.

How can I get started?

You can contact us via phone at 020 3950 8470, email at info@melonaccountants.co.uk, or through our website’s contact form.

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