Payroll, without the noise.

No spreadsheets. No delays. No surprises.

For businesses running complex or high-volume payroll across the UK.

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Working with the world's most ambitious businesses

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Amazon
AT&T
Barret
BT
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DENTON
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IBM iX
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John Lewis
Kier Construction
McLaren
Peloton
Apple
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Run payroll in minutes, not days

Real-time visibility across every worker

HMRC submissions handled automatically

Built for UK recruitment and contractor payroll

Clarity. Control. Compliance.

Everything you need to run payroll properly, without the usual friction.

See exactly what's happening across your payroll in real time. Understand your costs, margins and liabilities before you run payroll.

Stay compliant without chasing paperwork or second-guessing numbers.

This is payroll, rebuilt to actually work.

Built specifically for UK recruitment agencies and contractor payroll

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Still managing payroll the hard way?

Payroll
without black sofa

Payroll
with black sofa

Slow & manual
Fast & automated
Error-prone
Accurate, every time
Disconnected systems
Fully integrated
Constant questions
Total clarity
Firefighting
In control
At risk
Compliant & protected
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How black sofa Works

Payroll Processing

Accurate, on-time, every time.

Payroll Processing

Timesheets and worker data flow into one place automatically.

End of Year

Year-end sorted, without the panic.

End of Year

Payslips and HMRC submissions are handled in one run.

Data Validation

Every number checked. Every detail verified.

Data Validation

Errors are identified and prevented before processing.

Reporting

Clear insights, when you need them.

Reporting

Real-time visibility across every stage of payroll.

Compliance

Everything organised and audit-ready.

Compliance

Payroll is calculated instantly with built-in compliance checks.

Easy Data Entry

Simple inputs. Seamless workflows.

Easy Data Entry

Approvals happen quickly without back and forth.

Designed to handle CIS and PAYE workflows without manual workarounds

Aligned with UK payroll and HMRC reporting requirements

Built for compliance. Designed for trust.

HMRC RTI Compliant
ICO Registered
Cyber Essentials
CIS & PAYE Compliant
UK Registered Company
Secure Data Handling

Stop chasing timesheets.
Stop fixing errors.
Stop second-guessing numbers.

black sofa removes the manual work, the back and forth, and the uncertainty from payroll.

So you can focus on running your business, not managing payroll problems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

black sofa fully manages your payroll — from calculations and payslips to HMRC submissions and compliance. We take the entire process off your hands.

Yes. We operate in line with all UK payroll regulations and ensure every submission is accurate, on time and compliant.

No — we handle submissions, reporting and communication as part of our managed service.

For most growing businesses, absolutely. It reduces risk, saves time and ensures payroll is done properly without internal pressure.

We work with your existing systems or provide simple upload methods — whichever is easiest for your team.

We proactively check and validate everything before processing. In the rare event of an issue, we resolve it quickly and transparently.

Yes — we handle CIS, contractor payments and complex workforce structures.

Absolutely. Whether you have 5 employees or 5,000, black sofa grows with you.

Most clients are up and running quickly. We handle onboarding and ensure a smooth transition.

Yes. black sofa is designed to fit around recruitment and contractor payroll workflows, including CIS and PAYE.

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