The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) The CIPP is the Chartered Institute for payroll and pensions professionals in the UK and has in exce

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is the only membership association for individuals working in payroll in the UK and has in excess of 7,000 professionals enjoying membership benefits. In addition, the CIPP is the UK’s leading provider of qualifications, training and consultancy for payroll, and has a Pensions Faculty responsible for delivering qualifications and membership services to those responsible for public sector pensions.

01/06/2026

Your payslip can feel like a mystery, but it doesn’t have to.

From Income Tax and National Insurance to student loan deductions and pension contributions, we’re breaking down exactly why your take-home pay is smaller than your salary.

If you want to understand more about your payslip visit understandingyourpayslip.co.uk

29/05/2026

No degree? No problem. You can absolutely become a payroll specialist without going to university.

There are qualifications, apprenticeships and training routes designed specifically for people who want to enter the profession a different way.

The CIPP is here to help you find yours. Visit cipp.org.uk for more information

Another Friday, another edition of !Each week, our Advisory team supports payroll professionals with a wide range of qu...
29/05/2026

Another Friday, another edition of !

Each week, our Advisory team supports payroll professionals with a wide range of questions and real-world scenarios. Here’s one of the latest FAQs the team has been helping with this week 👇

A: You need to provide written notification to your employees by 1 June every year in respect of benefits that have been payrolled in the tax year prior. The notification can be in the form of the employees' payslip, an email, or a letter.

You should include details of:
- the benefits that have been payrolled, what they are and the value
- the amount payrolled for optional remuneration
- any benefits that have not been payrolled

The notification should also advise your employees that they will not be taxed twice because their benefits are payrolled.

Full details can be found here: https://ow.ly/n1r650Z54JQ

27/05/2026

Ever heard of a payroll apprenticeship? Here’s why it could be the smartest way into the profession.

You earn while you learn, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and build real workplace experience from day one. No debt. No waiting. Just progress.

Visit gov.uk for more apprenticeship information.

Remember the CIPP offers free student memberships to anyone undertaking the Level 3 or Level 5 apprenticeships

26/05/2026

Wondering how to start a career in payroll? It’s one of the most in-demand, and underrated, professions in the UK.

From the skills you’ll need to where to find your first role, we’ve broken it all down for you. 💛 Save this for later and follow for more payroll career tips.

Find out more 👉 cipp.org.uk

25/05/2026

She went from apprentice at HMRC to President of a Chartered Institute. While living with dyslexia.

Susan Ball opens up about why she chose to speak publicly about her dyslexia and why sharing her story matters more than she ever expected.

There’s a whole generation who went through this quietly. Susan didn’t and neither should you!

Watch the full episode now 🎙️ linktr.ee/behindthebutton

Friday is here, which means it’s time for another edition of !Each week, our Advisory team supports pay professionals w...
15/05/2026

Friday is here, which means it’s time for another edition of !

Each week, our Advisory team supports pay professionals with a wide range of queries — and this week is no different. Check out one of the latest FAQs below 👇

A: A deduction for an accidental overpayment of wages will not reduce pay for National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage purposes (NLW), this position is supported in legislation, under Regulation 12(2)(c) of The National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/621/regulation/12).

This will apply in both instances whereby a deduction is made from an employees' pay or a payment has been made to the employer from the employee.

It is of course important to ensure that you have a signed agreement from the employee when implementing a repayment plan.

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Confident payroll starts with the right support 💡

With CIPP membership, you’ll have access to our Advisory team via phone and email, helping you tackle payroll queries quickly and confidently.

Join here now: https://www.cipp.org.uk/membership/join-online.html or get in touch with the team on [email protected].

Happy Friday all - we hope you've had a great week! See below this week's edition of , where our team has once again be...
08/05/2026

Happy Friday all - we hope you've had a great week!

See below this week's edition of , where our team has once again been supporting pay professionals with their payroll queries.

A: When an employee has more than one contract with an employer, their earnings should be treated as one. For SSP purposes their average weekly earnings should be the total sum of their permanent and casual employment.

In practice this means that, on any qualifying day, their sick pay should be (subject to the specific terms of the OSP) the higher of:
- The OSP amount from the permanent work, or
- The SSP amount from all work.

Need expert payroll support when you need it most? 👀

Become a member today and gain access to our knowledgeable Advisory Team via phone and email support. Whether you need guidance, reassurance, or answers to complex queries, we’re here to help you do your job with confidence.

Join today: https://ow.ly/12Qb50YWtPV

Our Advisory team is continuing to support payroll professionals every day by helping them navigate the wide range of qu...
01/05/2026

Our Advisory team is continuing to support payroll professionals every day by helping them navigate the wide range of queries they face.

One of the most common questions coming through to the team right now is below 👇

A: The amount of the benefit to process in April would be for a full month, in line with your pay reference periods. This would be one twelfth of the annual cost of the benefit. From June, you will need to review the cost of the benefit and charge employees one twelfth of that value for the remaining 10 months of the 2026/2027 tax year (June to March).

If you would like to start receiving the benefit of our Advisory team, join as a member now: https://ow.ly/ap8Z50YT7Xz

28/04/2026

We’re continuing our Global Payroll Week celebrations with a clip featuring Jason Low🌍💼

In today’s spotlight, we’re sharing a clip, recorded at our annual conference, where we connected with payroll professionals from across the globe.

Jason shares why having a strong understanding of global payroll and legislation matters, and how networking with peers around the world allows him to see how different countries approach challenges, bringing those valuable insights back to Australia.

Stay tuned as we continue to share more conversations throughout the week! 👀

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