Payroll Bureau · Manchester
Refreshingly simple payroll,
faster than a stampede.
Outsourced payroll for small businesses and accountants across Manchester and the UK. Buffalo-inspired precision: accurate, on time, every time.
HMRC-compliant, every submission
Cloud-based portal, 24/7 access
A dedicated bureau team, not a call centre
Onboarding in days, not months
Your Trusted Payroll Partner
Where efficiency meets ease in payroll management
Hello and welcome to Buffalo Payroll, where we work with you to elevate and streamline your payroll experience. We understand the importance of seamless payroll management for your business, and we're here to make it an efficient, stress-free process.
Dedicated professional team
Our team is more than professionals: we're your payroll partners. Consider us an extension of your workforce, dedicated to navigating the intricacies of payroll alongside you.
Precision and timeliness
Our buffalo-inspired precision ensures your payroll is not only accurate but faster than a stampede. Say goodbye to delays, and hello to on-time, every time.
Tailored payroll solutions
Customised payroll solutions that recognise the unique needs of your business, whether you're a brand-new start-up or a thriving corporation.
Your Choice For Payroll
Everything your business needs, from one bureau
From full payroll administration and pension management to CIS and compliance support, we handle everything, so you don't have to.
Comprehensive Processing
Accurate gross-to-net calculations, including overtime, bonuses and allowances.
Tax, NICs & Compliance
Statutory deductions handled correctly, including student loans and attachment orders.
Payslips via Secure Portal
Custom payslips, accessible remotely 24/7 through our online employee portal.
RTI Reporting to HMRC
Real-Time Information submissions kept fully compliant, every pay run.
Pension Auto-Enrolment
Managing contributions and liaising with providers on your behalf.
Year-End Processing
P60 production and year-end reporting submitted straight to HMRC.
HMRC Liaison
We act as your point of contact for HMRC, handling enquiries directly.
Custom Reporting
Tailored reports and analytics, delivered through the secure portal.
Explore Services
Find the right payroll service
Payroll bureau in Manchester
Outsourced payroll for Manchester and Greater Manchester employers, run by a local team.
Read more → ServiceSmall business payroll
Payslips, PAYE, pensions and year-end for teams of 1 to 50, from £5.50 per payslip.
Read more → ServiceDirector-only payroll
Running a one-director limited company? Monthly director payroll for £16.50 + VAT.
Read more → PartnersPayroll for accountants
Outsourced payroll for accountancy and bookkeeping practices, with trade rates.
Read more → ServicePension auto-enrolment
Assessments, contributions, letters and provider uploads handled every pay run.
Read more → ServiceCIS & construction payroll
Subcontractor verification, CIS deductions and monthly CIS returns by the 19th.
Read more → ServiceP11D & benefits in kind
P11Ds today, and ready for mandatory payrolling of benefits from April 2027.
Read more → SwitchingSwitch payroll provider
Move to Buffalo mid-year without losing year-to-date figures or missing a pay day.
Read more →Sectors & Areas
Payroll for your sector and area
Nursery & childcare payroll
Apprentices, term-time contracts and multi-site nurseries handled properly.
Read more → SectorCare sector payroll
Shift-based care teams, sleep-ins, irregular-hours holiday pay and minimum wage checks.
Read more → ServiceCIS & construction payroll
Subcontractor verification, CIS deductions and monthly CIS returns by the 19th.
Read more → LocalGreater Manchester areas
Payroll support across Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Tameside, Oldham and Bolton.
Read more →Simple, Transparent Pricing
Plans built around your business
No hidden fees. Pick the plan that fits, and we'll take care of the rest.
Single Director
Perfect for businesses with one director to process payroll.
- 1 monthly payslip
- Cloud-based payslip portal
- Phone and email support
- Filing of all PAYE returns required by HMRC
- Free auto-enrolment exemption assistance
£178.20 + VAT per year when paying annually, save 10%
The Full Monty
Perfect for small-medium sized businesses outsourcing end-to-end payroll processing.
- Unlimited payslips
- Cloud-based payslip portal
- Phone and email support
- Filing of all PAYE returns required by HMRC
- Full pension administration for unlimited employees
£25 + VAT per month for pension administration. Minimum fee of £16.50 + VAT per month.
Partner Services
Perfect for accountants looking to outsource payroll processing.
- Unlimited employers and employees
- Seamless integration with leading accounting platforms
- Dedicated phone and email support for you and your clients
- Filing of all PAYE returns required by HMRC
- Discounted pension administration for unlimited employees
Highly competitive rates for accountants. Contact us for a quote.
Getting Started
A simple process to perfect payroll
Sign up online
Tell us about your business in about two minutes. We'll call you within one business day to confirm what you need and your price.
E-sign your proposal
Your proposal and letter of engagement arrive by email to review and sign online, followed by a quick online ID check.
Complete your setup online
One online form for your HMRC references, pay dates, pension and employee details, with company details filled in from Companies House. Then set up your Direct Debit.
We take it from there
We set you up with HMRC and in our payroll software, agree your first pay date and send your portal login. Typically days, not months.
Common Questions
Payroll FAQs
Straight answers about switching providers, onboarding and what's included.
How quickly can you take over our payroll?
Onboarding is typically completed within days, not months. Once we have your company and employee details, we set up your payroll profile, transfer year-to-date figures from your previous provider, and hand you access to your payslip portal ahead of your first pay run.
Do you handle pension auto-enrolment?
Yes. We assess each employee's automatic enrolment status at every pay run, manage ongoing contributions, and liaise directly with your pension provider on your behalf, so you don't have to.
What happens if HMRC contacts us about payroll?
We act as your dedicated point of contact for PAYE-related HMRC enquiries and RTI submissions, handling correspondence directly so it doesn't land on your desk.
Can you support accountants with multiple clients?
Yes — our Partner Services plan is built for accountants and bookkeepers who want to outsource payroll for multiple clients, covering unlimited employers and employees under one dedicated support relationship.
What's included in year-end processing?
We prepare and issue P60s for every employee and submit your year-end reporting straight to HMRC, so your business stays fully compliant without any extra admin on your end.
Do you work with businesses outside Manchester?
Yes. While our team is based in Manchester, our cloud-based portal and remote onboarding mean we work with small businesses and accountants across the whole of the UK.
Payroll Guides
Latest payroll guides
Payroll rates & thresholds 2026/27
Every employer figure for the 2026/27 tax year in one place.
Read more → GuideStatutory Sick Pay changes
Day-one SSP and the 80% rule explained for employers.
Read more → GuidePayrolling benefits in kind from 2027
What changes for company cars and medical cover.
Read more → GuideHow much does a payroll bureau cost?
Real UK pricing examples for 1 to 50 employees.
Read more →Employer Updates
Latest payroll news
Payrolling benefits in kind: registration opens in November 2026
Company cars, fuel, vans and medical cover must go through payroll from 6 April 2027. HMRC's registration service for payrolling other benefits opens in November 2026, with a 5 April 2027 deadline.
Read more → Payroll compliance · 13 Oct 2026October 2026 employment law changes: what they mean for payroll
Since 1 October 2026, staff have six months instead of three to claim for unlawful deductions from wages. Here's what that means for payroll errors, pay records and how quickly to fix underpayments.
Read more → Budget · 13 Oct 2026Autumn Budget 2026: what employers should watch on 28 October
The Chancellor delivers the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Here are the payroll announcements to look out for, including the April 2027 minimum wage rates, and when we'll publish the confirmed figures.
Read more →
Ready When You Are
Ready to hand over your payroll?
Sign up online in about two minutes and we'll guide you through every step, from your proposal to your first payroll. Just have a question? Get in touch and we'll reply within one business day.
A trusted partner in navigating the world of payroll: a passion for precision and a commitment to excellence, so you can focus on growing your business.The Buffalo Payroll team