Payroll software that doesn’t put you to work
Payroll software that pays staff on time, every time. Set up payees once to make every pay run a walk in the park.
Everything in one place
Store documents online for quick access. Capture bills and receipts via email, or scan files from your mobile.
Automate your admin
Connect Xero to your bank for automatic bank feeds. Easily sync bank and financial information.
Collaborate in real time
Work online with your accountant, bookkeeper or employees. Leave comments, discuss data and stay connected to your team.
HMRC requirements sorted
Xero’s payroll software for small business is HMRC-recognised and simplifies compliance with HMRC payroll reporting requirements.
- RTI (real-time information) submissions are automated
- Xero submits your payroll details to HMRC after each pay run, helping make sure you file on time
- Any adjustments are a breeze
Automated payroll calculations
Pay employees in just a few clicks with Xero’s payroll system. Your Xero accounts are automatically updated with payroll data so your payroll records and reports stay up to date.
- Automatic calculation of tax, pensions and leave
- Flexible pay calendars and pay rates
- Payslips are instantly available to employees in the Xero Me employee portal, or can be shared securely via email
Employee self-service
Reduce admin and save time by giving your employees self-service access to Xero Me so they can manage their own work-related admin in app, on the go, or from a web browser.
- Your staff can access their own payslips
- Employees can view leave balances and submit leave requests or timesheets on the go
- Authorised employees can review and approve leave requests and timesheets
Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
All prices are in GBP per month and exclude VAT. Xero reserves the right to change pricing at any time. Xero subscriptions auto-renew monthly until they are cancelled.
If you later decide to change to a less expensive plan you can do so 1 month after upgrading. If you select a plan which includes Payroll, Expenses, Bill Payments or Projects, additional charges may apply if you go over the stated included number of users (Expenses and Projects), people paid (Payroll) or bills paid (Bill Payments). Your invited users who have access to those features may trigger additional charges on your subscription if the included usage/number of users/people/bills paid are exceeded.
*This offer of 90% off Xero’s then-current regular price for the first 3 months is only available to new customers in the United Kingdom purchasing their first organisation on xero.com. Offer available until 11:59pm GMT on 28 November, 2025 using code DC119043UK at checkout. Discount applies to base Simple, Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive or Ultimate plan subscriptions only, and will not apply to any additional charges for add-ons, usage or payment fees. After the first 3 months, Xero’s then-current regular price will apply and auto-renew monthly until cancelled. This offer cannot be used with, or exchanged for, any other offer. Xero can change or cancel this offer at any time.
† Invoice limits for the Xero Simple & Ignite plan apply to both approving and sending invoices. Transactions initiated by app partners may automatically contribute to your invoice limit.
†† Payment fees may apply to the use of online bill payments. Any payment fees are in addition to your Xero monthly base subscription amount, are not eligible for subscription discounts and offers, and are subject to change. See here for more information.
Hubdoc is included in Xero Simple, Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive and Ultimate plans as long as it’s connected to your Xero subscription.
Your use of the Xero services is subject to the Xero Terms of Use and Privacy Notice and your use of the Hubdoc services is subject to the Hubdoc Terms of Use.
Limits for Xero Projects and Xero Expenses are per active user, per month.
All prices are in GBP per month and exclude VAT. Xero reserves the right to change pricing at any time. Xero subscriptions auto-renew monthly until they are cancelled.
If you later decide to change to a less expensive plan you can do so 1 month after upgrading. If you select a plan which includes Payroll, Expenses, Bill Payments or Projects, additional charges may apply if you go over the stated included number of users (Expenses and Projects), people paid (Payroll) or bills paid (Bill Payments). Your invited users who have access to those features may trigger additional charges on your subscription if the included usage/number of users/people/bills paid are exceeded.
*This offer of 90% off Xero’s then-current regular price for the first 3 months is only available to new customers in the United Kingdom purchasing their first organisation on xero.com. Offer available until 11:59pm GMT on 28 November, 2025 using code DC119043UK at checkout. Discount applies to base Simple, Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive or Ultimate plan subscriptions only, and will not apply to any additional charges for add-ons, usage or payment fees. After the first 3 months, Xero’s then-current regular price will apply and auto-renew monthly until cancelled. This offer cannot be used with, or exchanged for, any other offer. Xero can change or cancel this offer at any time.
† Invoice limits for the Xero Simple & Ignite plan apply to both approving and sending invoices. Transactions initiated by app partners may automatically contribute to your invoice limit.
†† Payment fees may apply to the use of online bill payments. Any payment fees are in addition to your Xero monthly base subscription amount, are not eligible for subscription discounts and offers, and are subject to change. See here for more information.
Hubdoc is included in Xero Simple, Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive and Ultimate plans as long as it’s connected to your Xero subscription.
Your use of the Xero services is subject to the Xero Terms of Use and Privacy Notice and your use of the Hubdoc services is subject to the Hubdoc Terms of Use.
Limits for Xero Projects and Xero Expenses are per active user, per month.
Start using payroll for free
Access all Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.
- Safe and secure
- Cancel any time
- 24/7 online support
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