Payroll software

Payroll tools included on Premium, one flat price.

Prepare pay runs with PAYE and National Insurance estimates, branded payslips and accountant-ready payroll summary figures. No per-employee fees — just £9.99/month on the Premium plan.

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  • Payroll tools included on Premium, with no fixed employee cap
  • Flat £9.99/month — no per-employee fees
  • PAYE and National Insurance estimates
  • Branded PDF payslips emailed to staff
  • Accountant-ready payroll summary figures
  • Part of full accounting — not a bolt-on

Features

PAYE & NI estimates

Prepare income tax and National Insurance estimates across multiple tax codes and pay frequencies.

Branded payslips

Professional PDF payslips generated for every employee, every pay run.

Email on schedule

Payslips emailed automatically to your team on your chosen pay-run dates.

No fixed employee cap

Payroll tools are included on Premium without a separate per-employee software fee.

Hiring your first employee? Payroll just became your job

The moment you take on staff, UK law makes you responsible for running payroll properly: every worker must receive an itemised payslip on or before payday, and payroll figures need to be reviewed before HMRC submission.

LedgerlyPro helps with that workflow. It prepares PAYE and National Insurance estimates, produces branded payslips, emails them to your team, and gives you accountant-ready payroll summary figures.

Why flat-rate payroll saves growing businesses money

Most UK payroll providers charge per employee per month. It looks cheap with two people and expensive with twenty — exactly when cash is tightest. LedgerlyPro includes payroll tools on the flat £9.99/month Premium plan, with no fixed employee cap, alongside invoicing, expenses, CSV/Excel imports and tax figures.

EmployeesTypical per-employee providerLedgerlyPro Premium
3~£12–£18/month£9.99/month
10~£40–£60/month£9.99/month
25~£90–£130/month£9.99/month

Figures are indicative market ranges for comparison. LedgerlyPro keeps payroll tools inside the Premium plan instead of adding a separate per-employee software fee.

Payroll that's part of your books

Standalone payroll tools leave you reconciling wages against your accounts by hand. In LedgerlyPro, each pay run flows straight into your bookkeeping, so your profit, cash flow and tax position already reflect what you've paid your team. There's nothing to export and nothing to double-enter.

  • Wages flow automatically into your profit and cash-flow view
  • Employer NI and pension costs captured as expenses
  • Your accountant sees payroll and books in one read-only link
  • Records stay organised as MTD-ready records for VAT and Income Tax
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best payroll software for a UK small business?

For small employers, LedgerlyPro includes payroll tools on Premium, with no fixed employee cap. It supports PAYE and National Insurance estimates, branded payslips and accountant-ready payroll summaries.

Does LedgerlyPro calculate PAYE and National Insurance?

LedgerlyPro prepares PAYE and National Insurance estimates across multiple tax codes and pay frequencies, so you or your accountant can review the figures before HMRC payroll submissions.

Can I email payslips to employees?

Yes. LedgerlyPro generates branded PDF payslips and emails them to your team on your chosen pay-run schedule.

How much does payroll cost per employee?

LedgerlyPro does not charge a separate per-employee payroll fee. Payroll tools are included on Premium, with no fixed employee cap.

Is there a free trial?

Yes — try the full platform, including payroll, free for 30 days with no card required.

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