Payroll Services Exeter
Your payroll, handled every single month.
Running payroll for even a handful of employees takes longer than it should, and the consequences of getting it wrong with HMRC are disproportionate to the mistake. For small businesses near Exeter and across Devon, Swift handles RTI submissions, payslips and director pay as a matter of course. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- RTI submissions filed on time, every month — no HMRC late notices
- Payslips produced and sent before pay day, without chasing
- Director salary and dividend structure reviewed for tax efficiency
- Payroll and bookkeeping handled together — one accountant, no gaps
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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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Working Saturday Night to Get It Done
“He went above an beyond to help — working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.”
★★★★★
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.”
★★★★★
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.”
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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.”
Sound familiar?
Payroll taking up time you do not have?
For most small businesses near Exeter, payroll is not complicated in theory — but it is surprisingly easy to fall behind, miss an RTI deadline or miscalculate what a director should be drawing. HMRC’s penalty notices for PAYE errors tend to arrive without much warning. It is all manageable with the right setup, but left to run without oversight it has a habit of creating problems that take time to unpick.
- RTI deadlines missed because payroll was done last-minute or forgotten
- Director pay not structured to be tax-efficient — drawing salary without checking the numbers
- Payroll handled separately from bookkeeping, creating gaps and reconciliation headaches
What handled looks like
Payroll runs on time every month without you thinking about it. Your director salary sits at the right level for National Insurance and corporation tax purposes. And because payroll and bookkeeping run through the same accountant, the numbers always tie up.
- RTI filed on time every month — HMRC correspondence stays quiet
- Director pay reviewed so you are not overpaying tax without realising
- Payroll and books managed together — no reconciliation surprises
- One fixed monthly cost that covers payroll, submissions and payslips
What clients near Exeter say about us
We work with small limited companies and sole traders across Devon and beyond. Here are two clients who came to us with exactly the sort of administrative backlog you might recognise.
Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.
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.
What your monthly payroll fee covers
Payroll for small businesses near Exeter, handled monthly as part of a fixed-fee service. Everything below is included — nothing is billed separately unless agreed upfront.
Monthly Payroll and RTI Submissions
Every PAYE submission is filed with HMRC on time, every month. Payslips go out before pay day and the payroll journal feeds directly into your bookkeeping. No chasing, no last-minute scramble, no late-filing notices.
RTI filed monthlyDirector Pay and Tax Efficiency
Most director-shareholders are not drawing salary at the most tax-efficient level — often through no fault of their own. As part of your payroll service, your director salary is reviewed against current thresholds for National Insurance, corporation tax and income tax. Small adjustments here tend to have a disproportionate effect on what you keep.
Reviewed annuallyPayroll Integrated with Your Bookkeeping
When payroll and bookkeeping run through the same accountant, the numbers always reconcile. No sending reports to a third party, no explanations needed, no discrepancies sitting unnoticed until year-end. One fixed fee, one point of contact.
No extra coordination neededSmall businesses across Devon trust Swift
Sole traders, limited companies and small employers across the Exeter and North Devon area. Usually arriving with payroll in some state of disarray. Leaving with considerably less to think about.
HMRC Terms Explained Clearly, Price Quoted Immediately
“One of the friendliest accounting companies I’ve ever spoken to. I was fairly stressed about all of the big terms HMRC use, but Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”
Fast, Professional, Patient With Every Question
“Kieran came recommended to us and for good reason. He was fast, professional and very patient when answering our long list of questions.”
Exceptional Service for Businesses Moving to Cloud
“Swift accounting offers exceptional service and I would recommend them to any business looking to move to online accounting.”
Why Exeter businesses choose Swift for payroll
There is no shortage of payroll providers. Here is what makes working with a chartered accountant who handles the whole picture a different experience.
Payroll and accounts under one roof
When payroll runs separately from bookkeeping, gaps appear — PAYE journals that do not match bank statements, director salary that is not reflected correctly in the accounts. Because Swift handles both, the numbers always tie. There is no explanation needed between two different providers and no year-end archaeology to sort it out.
Questions answered the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. If you need to know the correct salary level for a new employee or whether a bonus payment changes your PAYE position, you will have an answer before the end of the working day. Not logged, not queued — answered.
One fixed price, agreed upfront
Your payroll fee is fixed and does not change based on how many questions you ask or how many months you have been a client. There are no hourly rates in the background and no invoice that arrives larger than expected. The cost is known, predictable and agreed before anything starts.
Up and running in four steps
From initial enquiry to your first payroll run handled, the process takes a matter of days. No complicated setup, no forms that require a specialist to complete.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry directly and replies the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages, no call centre.
A short discovery call
Around twenty minutes to understand your current payroll setup, how many employees you have and what, if anything, needs catching up. By the end of the call you will know exactly what is included and what it costs.
We handle the setup
Your payroll software is configured, your employee records are loaded and HMRC is notified of the new arrangement. You confirm you want to proceed and the rest is handled from there.
Monthly — nothing falls through
From here, payroll runs on time every month as a matter of course. RTI goes to HMRC, payslips go to employees and the journals feed into your bookkeeping. You will know your employer costs throughout the year, not just when the bill arrives. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
“Kieran was clear with information and explained everything in a way that I could understand.”
Questions about payroll services near Exeter
Stop running payroll on a Sunday evening.
Fixed monthly fee. RTI filed on time. Director pay reviewed for tax efficiency. Same-day replies. No lock-in.