What is Payroll? Managing employee payments in the UK

So you’re a growing business and you want to bring in employees – how exactly do you pay them?   Well, as a business, you’re responsible for paying your employees according to the laws covering employment and tax; and payroll plays a big role in this process, helping you to calculate what you have to pay and how you report it to HMRC. In this blog post, we’ll cover how to set up your payroll, the key legislation, and some of the mistakes to be aware of.