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Expert support for every aspect of employment tax

Managing people comes with significant tax, compliance and administrative obligations. From PAYE and benefits to cross-border workers and payroll processing, employers face increasing scrutiny from HMRC and rising expectations from their workforce. Without expert guidance, mistakes can lead to penalties, inefficiencies and reputational damage.

At Grant Thornton, we help businesses of all sizes manage their employer responsibilities with confidence. Our specialists provide proactive advice on employment tax, incentives and compliance, alongside practical payroll delivery that saves time and reduces risk. Acting as an extension of your team, we ensure obligations are met, employees are paid accurately, and your workforce strategy is fully supported.

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Employer solutions

We advise on PAYE, benefits, cross-border workforce issues and compliance reviews. Our support reduces risk, improves governance and ensures your employer obligations are met with confidence.

Payroll solutions

We deliver flexible payroll outsourcing tailored to your needs, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while minimising the administrative burden on your team.

Employer solutions

We advise on PAYE, benefits, cross-border workforce issues and compliance reviews. Our support reduces risk, improves governance and ensures your employer obligations are met with confidence.

Payroll solutions

We deliver flexible payroll outsourcing tailored to your needs, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while minimising the administrative burden on your team.

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Why Grant Thornton

We combine deep technical expertise with practical payroll delivery to give businesses confidence in managing their workforce obligations. Our team helps you reduce risk, improve efficiency and provide a seamless experience for employees.

With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:

Total compliance: PAYE, benefits and payroll obligations managed accurately and on time;
Reduced risk: Employment tax issues identified and resolved before they escalate;
Efficient processes: Outsourced payroll that saves time and resources;
Strategic insight: Advice that links tax, workforce planning and payroll delivery.

Contact our employer solutions and payroll team today to simplify compliance, protect your business and support your workforce strategy.

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