Payroll Services Devon

Devon payroll, handled properly.

Running payroll for your Devon business takes longer than it should — especially when RTI deadlines, director salary structuring and employee payslips all land in the same week. It is the kind of task that is fine until it is not. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.

  • Monthly payroll and RTI submissions filed on time, every time
  • Director salary structured tax-efficiently from the outset
  • Payslips issued and employee records maintained — nothing falls through
  • A named accountant who knows your business, not a different person each month

No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with tidy payroll records and nothing owed.

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★★★★★

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What our clients say

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★★★★★

On the Ball, Quick to Respond

“He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.”

Zayana Sleepwear

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★★★★★

Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money

“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money.”

Nic Paton

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★★★★★

Explained Everything in Plain Terms

“Kieran was clear with information and explained everything in a way that I could understand.”

Really Wild Learning

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★★★★★

Fast, Reliable Work at Short Notice

“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions.”

Cristian Diaconescu

Sound familiar?

Payroll eating more time than it should?

For most small Devon businesses, payroll is not complicated — but it is relentless. RTI submissions to HMRC each month, payslips to issue, director pay to structure correctly, and the nagging awareness that a missed deadline means a penalty. It tends to sit on the to-do list longer than it should. It is solvable — it just takes longer the more you leave it.

  • RTI submissions missed or filed late, risking HMRC penalties
  • Director salary not structured to minimise tax liability effectively
  • Payroll admin taking up time that should go into running the business

What handled payroll looks like

RTI filed on time every month without you chasing it. Director pay structured correctly from the start so you are not overpaying tax. Payslips issued, records maintained and HMRC kept informed — none of it sitting on your desk.

  • RTI submissions filed on time — HMRC penalties off the table
  • Director salary set to minimise your tax bill, not just to satisfy compliance
  • Payroll admin handled monthly — back on your time, not your to-do list
  • A fixed monthly cost that does not change regardless of how many questions you ask
Client results

What Devon business owners say

We work with small businesses and limited companies across Devon. Here are two clients who came to us wanting their admin handled properly and their questions answered quickly.

★★★★★

Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.

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Simon Hyde
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★★★★★

He went above an beyond to help good communication through emails an working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.

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Thomas Briggs
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What you get

What your monthly payroll fee covers

Three things that keep your payroll compliant, your director pay efficient and your monthly admin off your plate — for one fixed monthly fee.

01

Monthly Payroll and RTI Submissions

Your payroll is processed each month and submitted to HMRC via RTI before the deadline. Payslips are issued, employee records kept current and any adjustments handled as they arise. Nothing lands late.

Included as standard
02

Director Salary and Dividend Planning

Getting the split between salary and dividends right makes a meaningful difference to your tax bill. Your director pay is structured from the outset to keep your liability as low as legitimately possible — reviewed as your profits change.

Tax-efficient from day one
03

HMRC Compliance and Employer Obligations

Employer PAYE, National Insurance, and any HMRC correspondence relating to your payroll are handled as part of the service. If HMRC writes, we deal with it. You are kept informed, not left to figure it out.

No extras, no surprises
What clients say

Devon businesses that trust Swift with payroll

Sole traders, limited companies and small employers across Devon. Usually arriving with payroll in some state of disorder. Leaving with considerably less to worry about.

★★★★★

Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money

“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money. Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media”

Nic Paton
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★★★★★

Fast, Reliable Work at Short Notice

“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions. Many thanks and I would highly recommend them for all accounting needs.”

Cristian Diaconescu
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★★★★★

Knowledgeable, Efficient and Worth Returning To

“Kieran was really helpful and very knowledgeable with my circumstance, he gave me great advice and was very efficient with getting my tax’s submitted, really glad I found Swift and will definitely be using for future accounting.”

Andrew Ponsford
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Why Swift

Why Devon businesses choose Swift for payroll

There is no shortage of payroll providers. Here is what is different about working with an ICAEW chartered accountant who handles payroll as part of a joined-up service.

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Payroll joined up with your accounts

Your payroll does not sit in isolation. Director salary, dividends and corporation tax are considered together, so the decisions made in payroll are consistent with your wider tax position. An isolated payroll bureau cannot do that — a chartered accountant running your whole picture can.

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Replies the same day

Questions about payroll get answered the day you ask them. Not logged and queued — answered. If you want to know whether a bonus payment changes your NI position, you will have a straight answer before the end of the day.

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One price, agreed upfront

Your monthly payroll fee is fixed. No hourly billing, no per-amendment charges, no invoice that arrives larger than expected. You know what it costs before you start and that figure does not move.

Getting started

Up and running in four steps

Four steps from enquiry to payroll handled. No complicated setup, no forms that require a qualified interpreter.

1

Send your enquiry

Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages, no waiting a week for a callback.

2

A short discovery call

Twenty minutes to understand your current setup — how many employees, how payroll currently works and what needs sorting. At the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered and what it costs.

3

We handle the setup

Your payroll is configured, employee records are set up in the system and any historical records are brought into order. You confirm you want to proceed — we take it from there.

4

Monthly payroll, just handled

Each month your payroll is processed, RTI filed and payslips issued without you chasing it. Your director salary is set correctly, your PAYE is current and HMRC correspondence is someone else’s problem. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.

100+ Clients nationwide
6+ Years established
5.0 Google rating
Fixed Monthly pricing
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“What a guy!! Excellent, fast and reliable. Kieran has been very professional, caring, patient and efficient throughout the entire process of building our company. He was always one click away from every possible question we could throw at him.”

Christos Tsongidis — Verified Google Review

Questions

Questions Devon businesses usually ask first

Yes — both director-only payroll and mixed payrolls with employees are covered. For directors we also look at how the salary sits alongside dividends to make sure the overall tax position is sensible. For employees it is straightforward RTI compliance each month.
New starters are added to the payroll as they join. Starter declarations, tax codes and NI categories are set up correctly from the first payrun. There is no separate charge for adding employees — the per-employee add-on is agreed upfront and does not change.
It is a common starting point. Getting things up to date at the beginning may take a little longer and cost slightly more — we will tell you what is involved before you commit. Once current, keeping it current is straightforward and the monthly cost is as agreed.
No. Month-to-month, with a month’s notice to leave. We would rather keep clients because the service works than because the exit is inconvenient.
Ready when you are

Payroll off your plate. Properly handled.

Fixed monthly fee. RTI filed on time. Director pay structured efficiently. Same-day replies. No lock-in.

RTI deadlines met — HMRC penalties avoided Director salary set to keep your tax bill down Fixed monthly cost, agreed before you start
Sort my payroll
Fixed monthly pricing ICAEW chartered Same-day replies No long-term contract