Whatever the size of yourworkforce, it seems like dealingwith payroll is becoming more

complex and burdensome by the month,and can even prevent you concentratingon developing your business. AtStephenson Smart, our dedicated payrollaccounting service takes on thatresponsibility for you, offering a full rangeof payroll services that help ensure youcomply with the latest legislation andallow you time to focus on the running ofyour business.

Headed by Payroll Manager ClaireDoyle, Stephenson Smart’s payroll teamsare based in each of the company’s localoffices, and all offer a service tailored tothe specific needs of both your businessand your employees.

Take the King’s Lynn payrolldepartment, for example. It’s grown fromtwo people to a seven-strong team in lessthan 10 years and today processesaround 500 payrolls for a wide range ofbusinesses in all kinds of sectors – andwith staff ranging from a single employeeto a workforce of over 300.

“Every one of these local businesseshave their own needs and that’s why weensure the services we offer them meets

those individual needs,” says Claire. “Weuse the very latest systems and payrollsoftware, and we carry out regularreviews of ourprocedures tomaintain accuracyand efficiency.”

StephensonSmart’s payrollservices are fullycompliant, andprocess everythingfrom datasubmission times toReal TimeInformation (RTI) filing requirements –which are now obligatory for employers.

In fact, the introduction of auto-enrolment in October 2012 has seen anincrease in Stephenson Smart’s payroll

client base and has resulted in thecompany becoming recognised localspecialists in the field.

“After payments are entered, we usethe pension assessment tool built intothe Sage payroll module,” says Claire.“This then uploads the auto enrolmentdata to the relevant pension provider. Ittakes a lot of worry away from theemployer and it helps avoid anyconfusion or costly mistakes.”

Outsourcing your payroll needs canalso help avoid a problem that oftenbesets in-house resources.

“Many local businesses only have onestaff member responsible for theirpayroll,” says Claire, “and that can causeall sorts of complications in cases ofsudden sickness or unexpected leaves ofabsence. With Stephenson Smart youalways have an entire team with a wealth

of payroll experienceand expertise onyour side.”

From monthlyreports and flexiblepayment dates toonline submissionsof P45s and P46s,Stephenson Smartcan offer you anefficient, cost-effective and fully

complaint payroll service that can saveyou a lot of time, trouble and money.Contact us now for a free initialconsultation about the payroll needs ofyour business.

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How Stephenson Smart’s payroll accounting service can save you time, trouble and money – and enable you to concentrate on building your business!

At Stephenson Smart you have an entire teamwith a wealth of payroll

experience and expertiseon your side...

CLAIRE DOYLEPayroll Manager, Stephenson Smart