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Scaling Payroll with Outsourcing: A Growth Strategy for UK Accountants

As client needs increase, and regulatory requirements become more complex, many UK accountants find managing payrolls on behalf of clients is increasingly time-consuming. Monthly routines, Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and compliance checks can drain resources that might otherwise be used to support clients with advisory services.
Finding payroll professionals is difficult, with firms of all sizes finding it difficult to attract new talent to grow their business.
That’s why many accountants are now turning to outsourced payroll services with Unison Globus UK. Our solutions provide a scalable way to handle more clients, improve efficiency, and reduce risk.

Scaling Payroll with Outsourcing: Why it Matters

Growing compliance demands

Many accountants struggle to find the experts they need to deliver a fully compliant payroll service. At Unison Globus UK, our team of experts provide the peace of mind you need that a payroll service complies with all regulatory requirements, from applying the latest National Minimum Wage amount, calculating tax due, to pension auto-enrolment.

Our expert team are proficient in all major cloud-based accounting and payroll software, providing peace of mind that each payroll run meets HMRC’s RTI requirements. With our support, accountants can deliver accurate and timely payroll services while protecting clients from costly fines.

To ensure your payroll is always compliant – speak to our team today.

Resource limitations

Using an outsourced solution allows accountants to scale and confidently offer the payroll services clients need. Changes introduced each year by the UK Government affecting employers and employees require constant attention from payroll professionals, leaving less time for tax planning or advisory work to help clients.

Profitability challenges

When managed in-house, payroll services often deliver low margins compared to other accountancy services. Many smaller practices prefer to focus on accounting and bookkeeping and keep the level of payroll services to a minimum.

With an outsourced solution, there is no need to maintain an in-house payroll service at all. The cost of outsourcing services is typically 50% less when compared to the equivalent services provided in-house and provides access to full-time professionals.
With Unison Globus UK, payroll services can be commissioned as and when they are needed using a pay as you go contract, a per payslip payment term or engaging a full-time professional.
To find out how Unison Globus UK can help reduce payroll costs by up to 50% – book a call with an expert advisor today.

Service failure

Many UK accountants regard the payroll service as specialised and not part of the core accounting business. Reliance on a small team presents a high risk of service failure should individuals leave at short notice, and if suitably qualified replacements cannot be found. With an outsourced solution, accountants have access to a large team who can provide the continuity of service needed, enabling services to scale efficiently without any risk to services.

Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll for Accountants

Payroll requires qualified specialists who keep their knowledge up to date with industry and legislative changes. Many firms lack the in-house capacity to manage these requirements, particularly around tax year-end and statutory deadlines. Outsourcing payroll offers accountants:

  • Improved margins – more time for advisory and growth-focused services
  • Risk reduction – less risk of errors, penalties for clients, or compliance breaches
  • Scalability – ability to take on more payroll clients without increasing establishment
  • Client satisfaction – more reliable payroll service with better turnaround times
  • Cost savings – costs of employment, training, and software overheads are eliminated.
If you are looking for scalable, compliant payroll outsourcing, book a free trial with Unison Globus UK.

Outsourcing or In-House Payroll? A Quick Comparison

In-House Payroll Outsourced Payroll
Cost of Scaling High (staff, training, software) Lower (service fees only)
Compliance Risk Medium to High Low (specialist expertise)
Flexibility Limited High
Time Investment Significant Minimal
Growth Potential Constrained Scalable

Frequently Asked Questions about Payroll Outsourcing with Unison Globus UK

What are the benefits of payroll outsourcing for accountants?

Payroll outsourcing saves time, reduces compliance risk, and allows firms to scale without employing more staff.

How much does payroll outsourcing cost?

Unison Globus UK provides payroll services based on client need. This can be a simple payslip processing operation or a full-time professional delivering all payroll and pension services. Our costs are at least 50% less than a UK resource.

Is outsourcing payroll secure and GDPR compliant?

Yes. Unison Globus UK is GDPR compliant and ISO27001 accredited. We have physical security measures to ensure data is always safeguarded. We use encrypted systems, commercial data transfer software and can use secure client portals if needed.

Can outsourcing payroll help accountants scale services?

Yes. By outsourcing routine payroll tasks, accountants free up resources to take on more clients and focus on advisory work.

What’s the difference between outsourcing and in-house payroll?

In-house payroll requires directly employed professionals, training, and software, while outsourcing shifts the responsibility to a specialist provider, reducing costs and risks.

Unison Globus UK: Your Offshore Payroll Partner

While outsourcing payroll services secures immediate cost-saving benefits, many accountants discover broader value – from scalability and access to talent, to improved service delivery.

At Unison Globus UK we specialise in helping businesses streamline payroll operations and scale through professional, affordable offshore accounting solutions. Our professional teams deliver all payroll and pension services including:
  • Weekly or monthly payslips
  • Payroll reports
  • Director and variable payroll
  • PAYE scheme setup with HMRC
  • PAYE and NIC calculations
  • RTI submissions
  • Pension reporting and auto-enrolment
  • P60s, P45s, and P11Ds
  • CIS for contractors/sub-contractors
  • Statutory payment management
  • New company payroll setup and employee onboarding.

Whether you’re just exploring outsourcing or looking to expand your offshore strategy, Unison Globus UK is here to help.

Want to Learn More?

We provide a free trial of up to 10 hours of accountant time, with turnaround in 72 hours. If you’re looking to outsource services for the first time, increase margins, and help your clients meet MTD IT responsibilities, you can book a video call with one of our expert advisors or email us at [email protected]