Paycircle Managed
Payroll outsourcing services you can trust
Our payroll outsourcing services, known as Access Payroll Services (APS), provide accurate, managed payroll that is on time, every time; saving you time, money and allowing you to optimise resources and focus on strategic priorities and your organisation’s success.
What is Access Payroll Services?
Access Payroll Services is a bureau that supports part or all of your payroll operations, seamlessly integrating with PeopleHR, our all encompassing HR software, and enabling you to streamline compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Our dedicated APS team supports organisations across the UK & Ireland with expert guidance and dependable service.
Safe & secure outsourced payroll
APS was the first payroll bureau provider to achieve 100% in the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Payroll Assurance Scheme (PAS), demonstrating exceptional standards in payroll compliance, accuracy, and best-practice processes.
Our recognised industry credentials include:
- CIPP PAS Accreditation: Full marks for processes, data security, and governance.
- ISO-aligned internal standards: Ensuring operational resilience and security.
- Over 1,000+ years of combined payroll experience within the APS team.
- 99.9% net pay accuracy, delivering thousands of payrolls every year.
These accreditations are here to give you confidence that your payroll is in safe, expert hands with Access Payroll Services.
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What are the benefits of outsourcing payroll?
Great businesses understand that paying people accurately and on time is the single biggest driver of financial wellbeing and engagement among their employees. Often outsourcing payroll is less complex and more reliable than doing it in house. Our payroll outsourcing gives you the flexibility to delegate full control, part control or even just expert support on your businesses payroll.
Key benefits include:
- Reduced risk: Avoid costly HMRC errors and compliance breaches.
- Time savings: Free internal teams to focus on growth-driving work.
- Guaranteed accuracy: Benefit from 99.9% accuracy and expert oversight.
- Scalability: Support for growing teams and complex payroll structures.
- Access to payroll specialists: Expert help whenever you need it.
Features of Access People Payroll Outsourcing
To give you deeper insight into what APS can deliver, here are the core features designed to streamline and safeguard your payroll operation:
End-to-end payroll processing
We manage all aspects of payroll, from gross-to-net calculations to HMRC submissions; ensuring your pay cycles run smoothly and stress-free.
Secure data handling & audit trails
With rigorous controls and industry-backed accreditation, APS ensures data integrity, GDPR compliance, and complete audit transparency.
Seamless integration with PeopleHR
Employee data automatically flows from your HR system to payroll, reducing manual input, eliminating duplication, and improving accuracy.
Customisable payroll models
Choose full outsourcing, partial outsourcing, or a hybrid model depending on the level of support you need.
Expert support desk
Our payroll specialists are available for queries, guidance, and issue resolution - acting as an extension of your HR team.
Automated reporting & payslips
Delivering accurate reports, audit-ready documentation, and digital payslips directly to your employees.
Compliance management
We stay on top of legislation changes, ensuring your payroll remains compliant without additional effort from your team.
Year-end processing & support
APS manages P60s, P11Ds, and year-end reconciliation to remove the pressure from your internal team.
Is outsourced payroll right for your business?
It’s a big decision whether to outsource your payroll, or keep it in house. There are so many important factors, including your employee’s knowledge, your available resources and the time you have to complete payroll. To decide if outsourced payroll services are right for you, read our guide to everything you'll need to know when weighing up your payroll options.
Talk with an expert
If you need advice on outsourcing your payroll, or anything else HR related, we are always here to talk. Just fill in the form below and one of our Payroll & HR software experts will be in touch straight away.
Payroll outsourcing FAQs
What is payroll outsourcing?
Payroll outsourcing is the process of delegating your payroll to another payroll dedicated company or service. This can include full contracting of payroll services, part transference of payroll responsibilities or simply having payroll experts on hand to mitigate payroll risks. Contracting out your payroll can improve efficiency and give your company expert payroll knowledge. Meaning less stress on you, and more trust from your employees.
If you’re more interested in Payroll software, you may want to read our guide on What is Payroll Software?
Why do businesses outsource their payroll?
Not all businesses have the time and resources to keep their payroll in-house. Payroll, although an essential legal requirement, comes with many potential financial risks associated with errors and fines by HMRC. Outsourcing gives the responsibility of payroll to a company that has the time to execute tasks and the expert knowledge needed to reduce risks. This allows your payroll to be on time, every time, and for your employees to focus on essential tasks that keep your business running.
How to start payroll outsourcing for your business?
If you think payroll outsourcing is a suitable option for your business, or you need more information, we’d recommend reading a few of our payroll guides. They will give you more detail on what options will keep your payroll running smoothly. If you’re considering outsourcing your payroll, book a chat with one of our advisors to get the ball rolling.
How much do outsourced payroll services cost?
The cost of payroll outsourcing varies based on factors like company size, pay frequency, and the services included. For a more accurate estimate and to explore cost-saving options, check out our detailed article on payroll outsourcing costs.
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