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Manchester Payroll Services

Payroll bureau in Manchester for small businesses and accountants

A Manchester-based payroll team that answers the phone, knows your business and gets everyone paid correctly, every pay day.

0161 823 8363

In short

Buffalo Payroll is a Manchester payroll bureau offering outsourced payroll to employers across Manchester and Greater Manchester. We handle payslips, PAYE and RTI, pension auto-enrolment, CIS and P11Ds from £5.50 + VAT per payslip, with phone and email support from a local team.

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Local payroll, without the big-provider runaround

Buffalo Payroll is an independent payroll bureau based in Manchester. We run fully managed payroll for employers across Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area, whether you're a one-director limited company, a growing small business, a nursery, a care provider or a construction firm.

When you outsource to us, you get a small, dedicated team rather than a ticket number. You'll know who's running your payroll, you can pick up the phone on 0161 823 8363, and you'll get the same people every month.

Our Manchester payroll service includes

  • Payroll processing with accurate tax, National Insurance and deductions
  • RTI submissions to HMRC every pay run, and a clear summary of what to pay HMRC and when
  • Pension auto-enrolment with assessments, letters and provider submissions
  • Statutory sick, maternity, paternity and shared parental pay
  • Online payslips through a secure cloud portal
  • CIS returns for contractors and P11Ds for benefits
  • Year-end P60s and final HMRC submissions

Transparent Manchester payroll pricing

No hidden fees and no surprises. Our standard pricing is £5.50 + VAT per payslip, with a minimum of £16.50 + VAT per month. One-director companies pay a flat £16.50 + VAT per month. Pension administration is £25 + VAT per month for the whole payroll. See full pricing.

Employees paid monthlyMonthly payroll cost
1 director£16.50 + VAT
5 employees£27.50 + VAT
10 employees£55.00 + VAT
25 employees£137.50 + VAT

Covering all of Greater Manchester

As well as Manchester itself, we look after employers in Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Tameside, Oldham and Bolton. Because everything runs through a secure cloud portal, we also work with businesses and accountants right across the UK.

Switching to a Manchester payroll bureau

Moving from another provider, your accountant or a spreadsheet is straightforward and can happen at any point in the tax year. We take your year-to-date figures, set up your employees and pension, and check everything before your first pay day. Read how switching works.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are you actually based in Manchester?

Yes. Buffalo Payroll Ltd is a Manchester payroll bureau, with our registered business address at Bartle House, 9 Oxford Court, Manchester M2 3WQ. Our team is based in Greater Manchester.

How much does payroll cost for a small Manchester business?

Our standard price is £5.50 + VAT per payslip with a £16.50 + VAT monthly minimum. A five-person monthly payroll is £27.50 + VAT per month. Pension administration is £25 + VAT per month if you need it.

Do I need to meet you in person?

No. Most clients never need to, as onboarding and payroll run securely online. If you'd prefer a conversation first, just call us on 0161 823 8363.

Can you take over our payroll part-way through the tax year?

Yes. We import your year-to-date figures from your previous provider so tax, National Insurance and pension calculations carry on correctly.

Do you work with Manchester accountants?

Yes. We provide outsourced payroll for accountancy and bookkeeping practices, with trade rates and dedicated support for you and your clients.

Ready for refreshingly simple payroll?

Tell us about your business and we'll come back to you within one business day with a clear quote. No obligation, no hard sell.

0161 823 8363