MP Payroll Solutions

What MP Payroll Solutions does

MP Payroll Solutions Limited is a UK-based outsourced payroll and HR bureau headquartered in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, operating as a division of Maxipay Accounting Services Limited. The company was founded in 2009 to address what its founders identified as a gap in the UK market for an integrated Payroll and HR service for SMEs. Its target customers are small and medium-sized enterprises, private businesses, not-for-profits, charities, and (since achieving APSCo Trusted Partner status in 2021) recruitment agencies needing agency-worker payroll processed under agency PAYE numbers. Customers can request quotes for employee headcounts ranging from 1 to 500+, and each client is assigned a dedicated Payroll Consultant and Account Manager.

The company's technology is a UK-based payroll bureau platform built on HMRC-recognised software, with secure web-based Employer and Employee portals delivering payslips, P60/P11D documents and pension information under SSL encryption. Core processing automates income tax, National Insurance, statutory payments (sick, maternity, paternity, adoption), student loans, court orders, BACS payments, and RTI FPS/EPS submissions to HMRC, with automatic tax-code updates pulled via HMRC RTI. The software is delivered alongside ISO 27001-certified supplier infrastructure, hourly off-site backups, and GDPR-compliant data handling; it offers over 450 report templates plus bespoke reporting and integrates with any time-and-attendance system capable of producing CSV or Excel exports. Optional add-ons include Workforce Management Software for absence tracking and seven workplace pension provider integrations (Smart Pension, Nest, Aviva, Legal & General, The People's Pension, Now Pensions, Standard Life) for auto-enrolment delivery. Accreditations held include BACS Approved Bureau (15+ years), CIPP PAS Accreditation, ISO 27001 (via suppliers), APSCo Trusted Partner, and HMRC Recognised Software.

MP Payroll generates recurring subscription revenue via monthly, quote-based contracts tailored to each client's size and complexity, with dedicated HR support priced as pay-as-you-go or ongoing packages. The go-to-market is direct sales led by Business Consultants, supplemented by a recently appointed digital marketing partner (Sopro / Prospect Global Ltd) for outbound demand generation. New payroll implementations are typically completed within 3-14 working days, disaster recovery can restore operations within 2 business hours, and queries are acknowledged within 15 minutes during working hours. The company has 8 employees and operates with no disclosed external equity investment; ownership resides with the parent Maxipay Accounting Services Limited.

Name

MP Payroll Solutions

Legal name

MP Payroll Solutions Limited

Website

https://mppayroll.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MP Payroll Solutions is a UK-based outsourced payroll and HR bureau serving SMEs, private businesses, charities, not-for-profits and recruitment agencies through BACS-approved, HMRC-recognised, CIPP-accredited bureau software with dedicated consultants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payroll Bureau Services

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro industry

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Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing)

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Payroll Processing & Timekeeping Administration

SECONDARYBPACAIAA

Full-Service Payroll Processing

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Payroll Services & Workforce Administration

SECONDARYBPACAGAD

Contractor Payroll, Invoicing & Payment Services

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Contract Staffing & Independent Contractor Management

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Payroll Systems Administration & Implementation Support (HRIS/Payroll Platforms)

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Payroll Processing & Timekeeping Administration

Keywords

• Outsourced payroll services
• Payroll bureau
• HR advisory services
• Pension auto-enrolment
• Workforce management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunbridge Wells

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Outsourced Payroll Services: Bespoke payroll processing services where MP Payroll manages all payroll functions on behalf of clients. Services include tax/NI calculations, statutory payments, pension administration including auto-enrolment, BACS payments, RTI submissions, and document production. Pricing is tailored to each client's requirements and business size.
2. HR Services: Bespoke HR solutions including support, advice, and document customisation. Services provided by dedicated HR specialists throughout the employee lifecycle. Flexible pricing options including pay-as-you-go or bespoke ongoing support packages.
3. Workforce Management Software: Optional workforce management software for absence tracking, accessible across multiple devices. Can be provided as standalone solution or integrated with payroll services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MP Payroll Solutions is a UK payroll bureau that fully manages payroll processing on behalf of client businesses, including gross-to-net calculations, HMRC RTI submissions, BACS payments, statutory pay handling (sick, maternity, paternity, adoption), and pension auto-enrolment administration. The company also delivers bespoke HR advisory services, customised employment documents, and optional workforce management software, all backed by CIPP-accredited consultants, BACS-approved infrastructure, and ISO 27001-certified data security.

Product overview

MP Payroll Solutions offers an integrated Payroll and HR platform combining three core services: Outsourced Payroll Service (core payroll processing with BACS payments, RTI submissions, and statutory calculations), Auto Enrolment (workplace pension compliance), and HR Services (bespoke HR documents and advisory). These are supported by Workforce Management Software as an add-on module for absence tracking, and Secure Employer/Employee Portals for document access. The offering functions as an integrated platform but can also be provided as standalone solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outsourced Payroll Service Fully outsourced UK payroll bureau service that manages payroll processing on behalf of client businesses, including tax and National Insurance calculations, statutory payments (sick, maternity, paternity, adoption pay), BACS payments, RTI FPS/EPS submissions to HMRC, pension auto-enrolment administration, and document production (payslips, P60/P11D), delivered through secure employer and employee web portals.
• HR Services Bespoke HR advisory service provided by dedicated HR specialists covering HR support, advice, and document customisation (contracts, policies, procedures, template letters) throughout the employee lifecycle, with flexible pay-as-you-go or bespoke ongoing support packages.
• Auto Enrolment Workplace pension auto-enrolment service that assesses employee eligibility, enrols staff into selected pension schemes (Smart Pension, Nest, Aviva, Legal & General, The Peoples Pension, Now Pensions, Standard Life), and manages ongoing compliance with Pensions Act auto-enrolment requirements.
• Workforce Management Software User-friendly workforce management software accessible across multiple devices for tracking employee absence and sickness, with integration to time and attendance software and employee self-service features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Implementation time: 3-14 working days for new payroll setup
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Prospect Global Ltd (trading as Sopro)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSopro is appointed as a digital marketing agent to conduct marketing activity on behalf of MP Payroll. Sopro is registered with ICO (ZA346877) and has a Data Protection Officer available at [email protected].

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PayFit: Cloud payroll and HR platform with strong UK presence, targeting SMEs with automated payroll, RTI submissions and HR workflows — comparable in customer segment and core payroll functionality, though delivered via SaaS rather than bureau.
• Cintra HR & Payroll: UK-based HR and payroll bureau serving SMEs with outsourced payroll, auto-enrolment and HR services — directly comparable service model, customer segment, and integrated HR/payroll positioning.
• Moorepay: UK payroll and HR bureau serving SMEs with outsourced payroll and auto-enrolment services — directly comparable in product mix, customer segment (UK SMEs), and outsourced-service delivery model.
• BrightPay: UK payroll software provider offering BrightPay Connect cloud payroll with employer/employee portals and RTI compliance — directly comparable in payroll feature set, RTI focus, and UK SME target market.

Broad incumbents

• IRIS Software Group: Established UK payroll, HR and accountancy software provider offering bureau-grade solutions to accountants and SMEs — comparable end market but with a much broader portfolio (accounting, HR, payroll) and larger scale.
• ADP UK: Global payroll and HCM incumbent with a UK bureau and SaaS offering covering payroll, RTI and HR — comparable in regulatory/compliance depth but with vastly greater scale and a broader enterprise customer base.
• Sage Payroll (UK): Sage's UK payroll products serve SMEs and accountants with HMRC-recognised payroll software — overlaps with MP Payroll's RTI, auto-enrolment and SME focus but distributed via embedded SaaS/accountant channels.
• Xero (Payroll): Xero's UK payroll add-on targets micro and small businesses with HMRC-recognised payroll — comparable SME focus but embedded within an accounting platform that monetises through ecosystem rather than dedicated bureau service.

Emerging players

• Paycircle: Cloud payroll SaaS targeting UK small businesses with RTI, auto-enrolment and accountant integrations — comparable in target segment and payroll feature set but younger and SaaS-only.

Regional players

• Bureau Services (outsourced payroll providers within accountancy networks): UK outsourced payroll bureau focused on accountants and small businesses — directly comparable outsourced delivery model, with regional (UK) focus and similar SME target customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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