Tracey Hand

What Every New Employer Needs to Know Before the First Payday

Hiring your first employee is an exciting step, but it also changes the way your business operates. What starts as a recruitment decision quickly becomes a payroll, compliance and

Beyond P11D: Employee Vouchers, Allowances and Reimbursements That Require Payroll Treatment

It’s P11D silly season again. Employers are tidying up benefits, handing out gifts and allowances, and assuming everything will sort itself out on form P11D. In reality, many

When a Director’s Loan Becomes a P11D Problem

A director’s loan account can be a useful way of tracking money owed between a company and its director, but it does need close attention. Where the balance goes over £10,000, even

Do You Know What Your Employees Are Really Costing You?

When most business owners think about payroll costs, they focus on an employee’s gross salary. But the true cost of employing someone is usually higher, and understanding the full

New Tax Year 2026/27: Payroll Changes Employers Need To Know

The new UK tax year from 6 April 2026 brings a mix of headline changes and quieter shifts that still have real implications for payroll, HR and finance teams. This article

Lower Costs, Higher Potential: Why Under-21 Employees Make Business Sense

With rising employment costs and increasing pressure on businesses to control overheads, many employers are reassessing how they build their teams. Employing younger workers can