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Payroll Basics for Small Businesses with Employees

11 June 2026·By Ledgerly Pro Team·Updated 11 June 2026·6 min readPayrollPayrollSmall BusinessEmployees

General information only. This is not tax, legal or financial advice. Check HMRC guidance or speak to an accountant for your situation.

Hiring employees adds new record-keeping responsibilities. Payroll is not just a monthly payment; it is a set of records that need to be accurate and reviewable.

Payroll records to keep

  • employee name and contact details
  • gross pay
  • deductions
  • employer costs
  • pay period
  • payslip copy
  • accountant notes

Payslips

Employees should receive a clear payslip showing pay and deductions. Keep PDF copies and monthly summaries so your accountant can review payroll costs.

Payroll and profitability

Payroll affects cashflow and project margins. If staff work on jobs, link costs to projects where helpful.

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