Streamlined Payroll Services for Startups & Scale-Ups

Simplify payroll for total peace of mind

As a founder, your time is precious. Between late-night brainstorming and daily hustle, payroll shouldn’t be another worry on your list. That’s where we step in. From onboarding and taxes to pensions and everything in between, we’ve got your payroll covered.

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Payroll Services

Simple, transparent payroll pricing

Whether you’re paying a team of 3 or 30, our payroll service grows with you. From onboarding your first hire to managing a scaling team, we take payroll completely off your plate. That means employee setup, monthly pay runs, pension auto-enrolment, RTI submissions, and P60 and P11D filings at year end – handled by real people who know what they’re doing.

Monthly Payroll Service

Fully managed monthly payroll - we handle calculations, payslips, and HMRC filings so you don't have to.

From £10/person/month

Excludes VAT · £250 one-off setup fee

✓1–5 employees: £15/person/month
✓6–10 employees: £13/person/month
✓11–20 employees: £12/person/month
✓21–30 employees: £11/person/month
✓31+ employees: £10/person/month

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Optional Add-ons

Need more frequent pay runs or Xero Payroll? Add what you need on top of your base plan.

From £2/person/month

Excludes VAT · added to your base payroll cost

✓Fortnightly pay runs: +£2/person/month
✓Weekly pay runs: +£4/person/month
✓Xero Payroll: from £5/month

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Global Payroll

Every country has its own rules and requirements - we tailor our services to fit your needs, wherever you're hiring.

Custom pricing

Excludes VAT · tailored to your countries and headcount

✓One-time setup fee per country
✓Monthly fee per country

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No lock ins (ever). Minimum fee applies per pay run frequency: £45/monthly, £50/fortnightly, £55/weekly. Per-employee rates apply above the minimum.

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Why Choose Standard Ledger UK?

We specialise in startups, understanding your unique challenges and providing tailored payroll solutions that let you concentrate on what you do best.

Clear, straightforward pricing with no hidden fees or long-term commitments. One employee? Or 30? Our scalable pricing ensures you only pay for what you need.

As a Xero Platinum Partner, we use industry-leading accounting software to deliver efficient, accurate, and fully compliant payroll services for your startup.

Need more than payroll? Talk to us about leaning in as an extension of your team, supporting HR Ops and onboarding for seamless payroll and employee management.

Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with us.

“Closing our £2.5m round with Octopus Ventures was a huge milestone for HealsGood AI. Standard Ledger were instrumental throughout the process – helping us stay investor-ready, manage due diligence and present a clear financial story. They brought real structure and focus, which made a complex raise feel controlled and achievable. Having that level of financial leadership on our side gave us the confidence to move fast and negotiate from a position of strength.”

Jack Henderson

HealsGood AI

Founder & CEO

“The grant application for the Australian Government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative is an absolute beast of a process. I’ve really enjoyed working with John to secure it.”

Jeanette Cheah

Hex

Co-founder

“Standard Ledger’s fractional CFO services identified KPIs driving operational improvements, making us an attractive acquisition target. Strategic exit planning structured our finances to maximise returns, and negotiating the complexities of the sale process secured us a deal that recognised our full value.”

Peter Neal

Powerpal

exited Founder

“Standard Ledger saved us from trouble during our UK setup. They turned around crucial work in 48 hours, preventing fines. Having the support you can trust, who knows what they’re doing, means less stress and frees up a lot of mental space.”

Peter Cole

Gathera

Co-founder

“Standard Ledger was incredibly helpful in reviewing and modelling our finances. Thanks to their support, we reshaped our strategy and identified areas for growth. We are now ready for expansion into new sports and markets.”

Iggy Jovanovic

Gerford AI

Founder & CEO

“John and the team have really understood our R&D story from day one, and have always had a plan for it. We’re in the third year of working together now, and it’s been really great.”

Nadun Hennayaka

Gaia Project Australia

CEO and Founder

International Payroll

Taking away your (global) payroll headaches

On home shores?

We handle everything payroll-related: from setting up new employees to ensuring timely payments, handling queries, and managing departures. Stay compliant with HMRC RTI, pension auto-enrolment, and end-of-year filings like P60 and P11D.

Expanding overseas?

We run payroll in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the US, and of course the UK, including offshore setups and monthly processing. We also connect you with international Employer of Record (EoR) companies for in-country employee support.

Ready to get started?

Focus on growing your business while we handle your payroll effortlessly. Get in touch for a no-pressure conversation and rest easy knowing your payroll is in expert hands.

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