Payroll Expertise for Service-Based Businesses in Colchester & Essex
At Gross Pay Ltd, we specialise in delivering payroll and bookkeeping services to businesses that serve people. Whether you’re running a busy restaurant, managing a hotel, or offering trade services like plumbing or electrical work, we understand the fast-paced, people-first environments you operate in — and we’ve built our service to match.
Who We Work With
We currently support a growing base of service-sector clients, including:
- Independent restaurants
- Local hotels
- Reputable accountants
- Growing IT support companies
Several trades-based businesses including plumbers, mechanics, and contractors
These industries demand fast turnaround, payroll accuracy, and a high level of trust. That’s why we provide a personal, flexible, and compliant service that fits around your business operations — not the other way around.
Tailored Services for Each Sector
✔ Hospitality & Food Service
- Weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
- National Minimum Wage compliance checks
- Holiday tracking
- Secure payslip portals
✔ Trades & Construction
- Subcontractor CIS payroll
- BACS payments and HMRC submissions
- Bookkeeping and VAT returns
- Support for growing teams and multiple projects
✔ Professional Services
- Monthly director payroll
- End-of-year reporting
- Bookkeeping with expense tracking
GDPR-compliant document management
Why Choose Gross Pay Ltd?
- Based in Colchester, serving clients across Essex and the UK
- Over 20 years of experience
- No contracts – clients stay because they’re happy
- Fast turnaround: most payroll processed within 48 hours
- We are happy to deal directly with your employees or subcontractors to save you time
FAQs – Sector Services
Yes, we offer flexible payroll schedules including weekly, fortnightly, or monthly processing. Many of our hospitality and trade clients prefer weekly payroll to suit their cash flow and staffing needs.
Absolutely. While we’re based in Colchester and work closely with local businesses, we support clients across Essex and the UK through secure, remote document systems and a fully paperless process.
Bookkeeping Services, Payroll and Accountancy Services. Call Gross Pay Ltd for a free consultation, or PAYE advice.
Registered Office – Second Floor, Unit 107 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ
Landline – 01992 926 699
Mobile – 07540 994 993
info@grosspayltd.com
Mon 09:00 – 17:30
Tue 09:00 – 17:30
Wed 09:00 – 17:30
Thu 09:00 – 17:30
Fri 09:00 – 17:30
Sat By Appointment
Sun Closed