Business Details
Your Trusted Payroll Partner in Driffield
Penelope Payroll is an independent payroll bureau based in Driffield, East Yorkshire, dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK. With decades of combined experience, our team of dedicated payroll professionals delivers high-quality, reliable, and efficient payroll solutions tailored to businesses ranging from micro-enterprises to companies with up to 100 employees. We specialise in payroll processing, CIS returns, auto-enrolment, and investigations insurance, ensuring compliance with the latest legislation while saving clients time and administrative burden. Our approachable team provides personalised support, directly addressing client needs via email or phone without intermediaries. We prioritise value for money through transparent, fixed-rate pricing with no hidden fees, offering flexible services adaptable to existing systems and payroll cycles.Backed by Ullyott Accountants, our partner firm, we provide additional access to chartered accountants and business advisors when required. By outsourcing payroll to us, clients benefit from enhanced data security, expert compliance management, and peace of mind, allowing them to focus on core business operations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing relationships with SMEs across diverse sectors, including construction industry specialists. We also offer a dedicated mobile app for real-time payroll information and partner with Sage to provide cost-effective accounting software solutions. Our services are designed to reduce staffing and training costs while ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing for weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, or monthly cycles.
Services
Payroll Processing
CIS Returns
Auto-Enrolment
Investigations Insurance
Payroll App
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of payroll processing experience across diverse sectors.
- Our team provides direct, personalised support without call centres.
- We guarantee reliable, compliant payroll management with no hidden fees.
- Flexible services adapt to your existing systems and payroll cycles.
- Backed by chartered accountants for additional financial expertise.
Services
Payroll Processing
We handle complete payroll cycles for businesses of all sizes, processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, or monthly payrolls. Our services include payslip generation, statutory payment calculations, and HMRC compliance reporting. Clients benefit from accurate, timely payroll management with reduced administrative burdens.
CIS Returns
Specialist CIS return preparation and submission for construction businesses. We ensure compliance with monthly reporting requirements, calculate tax liabilities, and prevent penalties. This service supports contractors and subcontractors in maintaining accurate records and meeting HMRC obligations efficiently.
Auto-Enrolment
Full auto-enrolment processing and pension scheme guidance. We manage employee enrolment, contribution calculations, and ongoing compliance. This service reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties while ensuring businesses meet their legal obligations under workplace pension legislation.
Investigations Insurance
Annual insurance policy covering costs during HMRC payroll investigations. The policy includes preparation support, documentation assistance, and access to employment law helplines. Sole traders and companies benefit from financial protection against audit-related expenses and expert guidance.
Payroll App
Dedicated mobile app providing real-time payroll rates, tax tables, and compliance deadlines. Available on iOS and Android, it offers calculators for payroll, VAT, and loans. The app enhances accessibility to critical payroll information and legislative updates for employers on the go.
People
Julie Bulmer
Marketing and Payroll Processing
Julie combines payroll processing expertise with marketing insights, ensuring clients receive accurate payroll solutions while staying informed about service updates and industry changes through effective communication strategies.
Sharon Falkingham
Payroll Director
As Payroll Director, Sharon oversees operational excellence in payroll processing, leveraging extensive experience to maintain compliance, accuracy, and client satisfaction across diverse business sectors and payroll complexities.
Samantha Ullyott
Payroll Director
Samantha directs payroll operations with a focus on legislative compliance and client-specific solutions, utilising deep industry knowledge to ensure efficient service delivery and support for businesses of all sizes.
Questions
What payroll services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide full payroll processing, CIS returns, auto-enrolment compliance, investigations insurance, and a dedicated mobile app for payroll information and calculations.
How can outsourcing payroll benefit my business?
Outsourcing saves time, reduces costs through eliminated software and training expenses, ensures legislative compliance, and provides access to expert payroll specialists for accurate, secure processing.
Do you support businesses outside Yorkshire?
Yes, while based in Yorkshire, we support SMEs nationwide with payroll services tailored to their specific industry requirements and payroll cycles.
What pricing options are available?
Our core payroll service starts at £22 ex VAT for 1-3 employees, with CIS returns and auto-enrolment available as bolt-on services at additional fixed rates per employee or subcontractor.
How do you ensure payroll accuracy and compliance?
Our experienced team stays updated on legislative changes, uses secure processing systems, and provides investigations insurance to protect against audit risks and ensure ongoing compliance.
Reviews (1)
Nigel Moore
Jul 10, 2013
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The team at Penelope are fantastic, they really know how to look after their customers and deliver a first class service. I have no hesitation in recommending them to any of my clients who would benefit from outsourcing their payroll needs.
