Payroll Services
Managing payroll is one of the most critical responsibilities for any business. Staff need to be paid correctly and on time — every time. At Woodcock Taxation, we provide a complete Payroll Service that ensures your employees are looked after, your business stays compliant, and you remain focused on running your company.
Payroll in Ireland has become increasingly complex, with frequent changes to PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC, and employer obligations. For many small and medium-sized businesses, keeping up with the rules — and avoiding mistakes — takes time, expertise, and resources that are often better spent elsewhere. That’s where we come in.
Our outsourced payroll service is designed to remove the administrative burden, reduce risk, and ensure full Revenue compliance. We handle monthly payroll cycles, issue employee payslips, manage payments and deductions, and submit all required reports — accurately and on time.
However, if you decide to run the payroll yourself, we can provide assistance when and if required assuming that you acquire a cloud based package.
Whether you have one employee or more, we offer a flexible solution tailored to your business. We’ll also support you with onboarding new starters, ceasing leavers, and managing any queries that arise along the way.
With Woodcock Taxation, your payroll is in safe, experienced hands.
Things to Know or Watch Out For with Payroll Services
- PAYE Modernisation Requires Real-Time Reporting
You must report payroll details to Revenue on or before each pay date. Late submissions can lead to penalties or compliance issues. - Incorrect Deductions Can Lead to Backdated Liabilities
Mistakes in calculating PAYE, USC, or PRSI can create future issues for both the employer and employee. We ensure everything is done correctly from the start. - Every Employee Must Have a PPS Number
Employees without a valid PPS number may be taxed on an emergency basis at the top rates of PAYE and USC. We help you ensure all records are properly set up before first payroll runs. - Payslips Must Be Provided by Law
Employers are legally required to issue payslips each pay period, showing gross pay, deductions, and net pay. We handle this for you. - You Must Notify Revenue When Hiring or Staff Leaving
Revenue must be informed in real time when new staff join or when employees leave. We manage all “starter” and “leaver” updates.
- Payroll Affects Your Cash Flow and Tax Planning
Accurate, timely payroll helps forecast outgoing costs and employer liabilities, including PRSI and pension contributions. - Year-End Payroll Reporting Is Mandatory
You must file a final payroll submission to Revenue at year-end. We ensure all reports are filed on time and in the correct format. - Outsourcing Payroll Reduces Risk and Saves Time
Using a professional service avoids common errors, protects employee trust, and frees up internal resources for more strategic work. - Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR)
We can advise on the reporting requirement of tax free benefits paid to staff and include it with our payroll runs. - 2026 will see Auto Enrolment
We will advise you on the new rules in relation to auto enrolment for employees which is being introduced on the 1 January 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — we work with businesses of all sizes, including sole traders with a single employee.
We’ll request employee details including PPS numbers, tax credits, pay rates, bank details, and employment start dates. We’ll guide you through everything.
Yes — we issue digital payslips securely by email or through a password-protected portal, depending on your preference.
Absolutely. We take care of registering new employees with Revenue and ensuring their payroll is set up correctly from day one.
We’ll handle all required updates, final payments, and Revenue submissions for leavers — ensuring everything is wrapped up correctly.
Yes — we can prepare and schedule all payroll-related payments to Revenue on your behalf, including PAYE, USC, and PRSI.
Yes — we can generate customised reports so you can track payroll by team, department, or project.
