Payroll Outsourcing Services

Getting payroll and employment taxes right is crucial for your business. AAB provides payroll outsourcing services that ensure accuracy, maintain compliance, and keep teams satisfied – taking the pressure off businesses so they can focus on growth.

David

David Purse

Head of Payroll and Employment Taxes

Who we can help

  • MULTINATIONALS
  • PRIVATELY OWNED & LISTED BUSINESSES
  • PUBLIC & SOCIAL SECTOR ORGANISATIONS
  • SMES
  • UK ENTITIES

PAYROLL & EMPLOYMENT TAX DONE RIGHT

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For any organisation, getting payroll functions and employment taxes right is critical, to keep employees paid correctly and on time and to ensure compliance with HMRC. With employment tax frequently investigated and the rules stringently enforced, you can’t afford to make mistakes.

Our employment and payroll outsourcing services address all these issues and help you operate efficiently, confidently and compliantly. Whatever the size of your business, from start-up to global player, all the services you require from us will be tailored to your specific needs and integrated to provide seamless support. We’ll make sure you always have clear lines of contact with us and keep you up to date with changes that affect you, with proactive advice on your best course of action.

  • Commercially driven tax and financial advice provided by people who understand my business and who care about its success. A dedicated partner led team of real advisors with real commercial focus.

    Derek Smith, Maritime Developments Limited

  • AAB deliver on time, every time and respond promptly to my queries and needs. I would, and have, recommended AAB to businesses who have since joined them.

    Graham Mackie, Dales Engineering Services Limited

  • Having AAB as our business partners gives me peace of mind as they listen, participate and work with us to ensure our goals are achieved.

    Gillian Irvine, NorDan

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PAYROLL OUTSOURCING SERVICES

Our flexible payroll outsourcing services provide experienced specialists and market-leading technology that delivers accuracy, confidentiality and above all, the ability to ensure payments are made to staff on time.

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US PAYROLL

We have seen an increasing number of businesses expanding to the United States from the United Kingdom, with start-ups to established businesses requiring our specialist support in US payroll. Remaining compliant with cross-border payroll has never been more complex, but our payroll outsourcing services can support any business or individual working in the US.

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PAYROLL & OFF-PAYROLL

Our payroll outsourcing services relieve you of an arduous workload and the pressures of ensuring compliance. Whilst it’s automated and highly efficient, it’s also delivered by people you can talk to; your dedicated relationship manager will ensure any questions you have are quickly answered. Our technology integrates with widely-used HR and Finance systems and includes dashboard reporting to provide instant clarity. It also extends to provide a global payroll service for all your workplaces around the world.

IR35 off-payroll working is still a mystery to some businesses and a source of frustration to others. With experience that spans its implementation from public to private sectors and a deep understanding of the rules, we’ll explain it all clearly and help to ensure you comply, whether you’re an end client or a contractor.

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TAXES FOR GLOBAL EMPLOYEES

Global mobility enables you to hire top talent from around the world and deploy them where they are most effective. However, this often brings challenges related to corporate and personal tax and social security. Our support for your global mobility program addresses these tax challenges and provides comprehensive visibility of your worldwide employees, helping you enhance efficiency.

As employees work internationally, many organisations outsource and offshore their overseas employment tax functions, which can create compliance issues. We are aware of these challenges, and our overseas employment tax service helps mitigate these risks while offering a cost-effective solution.

Naturally, you want your expatriate employees to be properly compensated, shielded from double taxation, and benefit from available reliefs. Our globally coordinated advice will reassure your expat employees about their tax situation, keeping them motivated and fully engaged in your projects.

EXPATRIATE TAXES

International employment taxes and social security are essential for both employers and expatriate employees. Our expert team ensures compliance both domestically and globally, reducing costs through efficient planning and coordination among HR, Finance, and Operations. We offer comprehensive support, from optimising expatriate compensation to managing tax relief claims and compliance, keeping employees motivated and engaged while addressing tax-related issues.

With a deep understanding of tax treaties and global tax regulations, we simplify the complexities of international tax laws, preventing double taxation and ensuring timely payments. Our services cover compliance management, tax policy preparation, and customised advice for businesses at all stages, aligning with both short-term objectives and long-term strategies. Whether preparing expatriate employees for overseas assignments or assisting with their return, our integrated tax planning and compliance advice anticipate future needs, providing peace of mind for both employers and employees.

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EXPATRIATE TAXES

UK EMPLOYMENT TAXES

As an employer, you must balance the challenge of attracting, retaining, and motivating employees with the need to control employment costs and manage tax risks. Our UK Employment Taxes team offers practical support across various areas, including tax efficiency, compliance, and strategic advice. Above all, we help you maximise the value of your investment in your workforce.

PAYE and NIC constitute a substantial portion of tax revenue, presenting ongoing challenges as you adapt to new legislation and ensure compliance with tax risk management, procedures, and strategies. Our dedicated team of specialists brings a diverse range of skills to support you throughout your organisation’s lifecycle, from one-off projects to comprehensive management of your UK Employment Tax matters.

You can take advantage of our knowledgeable, practical, and prompt support for all these areas and beyond:

  • Prepare and submit necessary reports and calculations to HMRC
  • Offer tailored advice and guidance on specific transactions to minimise business costs and risks
  • Assist in managing any HMRC compliance reviews to reduce potential liabilities
  • Fully handle specific projects related to legislative changes or case law outcomes
  • Work with our Payroll and International Employment Tax Teams to address complex issues, designing, implementing, and maintaining the right strategies for you
  • Support the tax and compliance aspects of your international assignments as well
  • And more…

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SYSTEMS FIT FOR THE FUTURE

Continual advances in technology mean it’s highly likely you have different systems across your departments and teams, with data held in a complex and confusing combination of legacy, on-premises and cloud software. We’ll review your systems and software and make practical suggestions on how you can unify them with the minimum disruption and expense.

By making access to your data easier, we also help you extract more value from it. Our team will organise your data and provide interactive dashboards that provide meaningful outputs to enhance your business decision-making. Having this data at your fingertips can empower you to gain a competitive advantage, even in a challenging market.

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