Make UK Payroll Smooth, Compliant and Error-Free

Go from running payroll in weeks to minutes with our automated payroll solution by streamlining repetitive manual tasks, removing payroll deadlines, and getting expert payroll guidance.

Run payroll in minutes, not weeks
No payday errors (or stress)
Expert payroll guidance
Loved by efficient People and Finance teams from companies in the UK
No payroll PhD required

Effortless Compliance, Accurate Payroll


Automate the manual work around calculations, reduce the risk of non-compliance, and focus your time on impactful work. No bureau, no artificial deadlines, and no worries about regulatory changes.
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Automated salary and tax calculations
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Automate payouts with a single payment
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Edit and review payroll until payday, ensuring compliance
great customer service to help you with your payroll needs
best payroll software with expert support
Never run payroll alone

Reliable support from payroll experts


Navigating payroll can be complex, but our CIPP accredited experts are just the right people to guide you through it. Get help from humans, not bots, be it a small product query or elaborate compliance issues.
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CIPP accredited specialists with compliance expertise
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Dedicated onboarding to ensure a smooth transition
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Extensive help center
Your payroll, your process

Ultimate visibility, flexibility and control


With Pento, payroll is no more black box. Everything works in real-time. You have access to information when you need it. You control your payroll process, work your own deadlines.
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Detailed audit trail
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Custom data exports
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Multi-user approval flow
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Connect Pento to your stack

Direct integrations with your favourite software

HRIS, accounting software, pension providers - Pento seamlessly integrates with all the tools in your stack. Easily plug using API keys or login information and get started.
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Import employee and salary information
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Map payroll to the right journal
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Auto-update student loans and tax codes

The Pento advantage: UK payroll software comparison

Industry benchmarks
No payroll deadlines
Automated payments to employees
Automated payments to HMRC
Automated, real-time salary and tax calculations like pro-rata, maternity/paternity, National Insurance, pensions, etc.
Automatically generate and share payslips, P45s, P60s, P11Ds and pension letters
Integration with your HRIS and accounting systems
Pento
Edit pay until the night before payday
Email to employees and/or add to HRIS
Payroll bureaus or accountants
Usually 8-10 days before payday
Batch payments via BACS
You have to do it manually
Done manually, prone to errors
Done manually, prone to errors and security risks
Export people data and manipulate payroll journals manually
Managed services
Usually 8-10 days before payday
Batch payments via BACS
You have to do it manually
Done manually, prone to errors
Done manually, prone to errors and security risks
Export people data and manipulate payroll journals manually
Accounting tools
Usually 8-10 days before payday
You'll have to do it manually
You have to do it manually
Basic additions and deductions supported
Done manually, prone to errors and security risks
Export people data and manipulate payroll journals manually
EORs
Usually 8-10 days before payday
Batch payments via BACS
You have to do it manually
Done manually, prone to errors
Done manually, prone to errors and security risks
Export people data and manipulate payroll journals manually

Frequently asked questions

Is Pento a cloud-based payroll solution?

Yes, Pento is cloud-based. This means you can access and manage your payroll anytime and anywhere with an internet connection. It also allows for automatic updates and backups, ensuring your data is always up-to-date and secure. We also comply with all relevant privacy and data protection laws.

Is Pento GDPR compliant?

Yes, Pento is fully GDPR compliant. You can find more information in our Data Processing Agreement and Security and Privacy page.

Does Pento integrate with HRIS and accounting systems?

Yes, Pento integrates with leading HRIS like HiBob, BambooHR, Personio, CharlieHR, PeopleHR and Humaans and accounting systems like Xero, Quickbooks and Netsuite. For accounting, Pento also offers a custom payroll journal setup for any complex accounting needs.

How long does it take to onboard with Pento?

With Pento, you can get onboarded before your next payday. Our payroll experts have extensive experience working with various UK payroll providers and can migrate data to Pento on your behalf to reduce admin work for you. All our plans come with a one-time setup fee to ensure a smooth transition to Pento from your previous payroll provider.

Can Pento pay to HMRC on my behalf?

Yes, if you opt for automated payments with Pento, we will pay income tax and National Insurance to HMRC on your behalf after every payroll.

Does Pento offer payroll advice?

Yes, you can get expert payroll advice and assistance from our CIPP members. We offer day-to-day payroll support for free to all customers but if you require payroll advice for more complex matters, you can opt for certain advisory hours as an add-on.

Find a plan for your payroll needs.

No hidden fees or last-minute charges. Only simple pricing to get you started with Pento.

Core

For companies with up to 30 employees in the UK
£5
Per employee/month, with a minimum billing of £149/month
Book a demo
Monthly pay schedule
Automated payroll calculations
Edit pay until payday
Automated payments to employees and HMRC
Accounting integrations with Xero and Quickbooks
Integrated pensions
Best-in-class payroll support

Plus

For companies with up to 500 employees in the UK
Get a quote
Price on request
Speak with Sales
Everything in Core, and
Fortnightly pay schedules
Change pay day for any month
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay policies
Netsuite accounting integration or custom payroll journal setup
Non-standard pensions
P11D benefits, including company cars payrolling
Bank payment files
Payroll advice from CIPP qualified experts as an optional add-on
Expert payroll advice from CIPP members

Premium

For Enterprises with 500+ employees in the UK
Custom
Based on volume and customisations
Speak with Sales
Everything in Plus, and
Single sign-on
Custom bank payment files
Custom reports, including Gender Pay Gap report
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Payroll advice and assistance from CIPP members
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Switching to Pento is smooth and easy

Get onboarded before your next payday

Sit back and relax – let our Onboarding team take care of collecting data from your previous provider and reconciling it so you’re ready to run payroll with Pento before your next pay run.

Deep payroll expertise for a smooth transition

Pento's payroll experts understand the intricacies of different systems. They ensure all your data is accurately ported over to Pento and preserve the integrity of your payroll information.

Get the best of payroll with Pento, without the admin

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