Expert Payroll Support for Permanent Teams, Hospitality, Recruitment & Umbrella Setups

From our base in Carlisle, Payroll in a Box delivers reliable, hassle-free payroll services to businesses across the UK. With over a decade of experience, we specialise in helping hospitality venues, recruitment agencies, and employers of all sizes stay compliant, pay staff accurately, and save time every single month.

We understand the challenges of being an employer, especially in sectors where staff change regularly, shifts vary, and legislation keeps moving. That’s why our services are designed to take the pressure off, letting you focus on what you do best.

Click on the service below that best matches your needs:

For small businesses to large teams. We are built to handle PAYE, pensions, payslips and HMRC reporting so you don’t have to.

Designed for pubs, hotels, cafés and restaurants. We handle split shifts, seasonal staff, hourly pay structures, and rota-driven payroll.

Built for high-volume, fast-paced agencies. We ensure temps, contractors and internal teams are paid accurately and on time.

Running umbrella payroll? We’ll keep you compliant, error-free, and ready for 2026, with automation, insights, and software that does the heavy lifting.

We make payroll simple, efficient and tailored to your business no jargon, no stress.

OUR POWERFUL PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER

SOFTWARE

Say goodbye to the headaches of complicated software and acronyms like RTI, AOE, & NiERS. Let our experienced team handle everything.

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

Running payroll is simple; managing numerous employees, their rights, and ensuring accurate, on-time payments is the challenge.

LEGISLATION

Not being aware of or how to deal with complex ever-changing legislation can be costly. Staying compliant is critical to success. Only professionals can help.