Making your
business thrive
Cumbria's trusted payroll bureau, providing fully managed payroll outsourcing to businesses across Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal and the wider UK since 2000.
Official
HMRC Recognised
Payroll Dashboard
March 2025
This month
48 Employees Paid
What We Do
Fully managed payroll services for UK businesses
From RTI submissions and PAYE management to auto-enrolment pensions, CPSL's HMRC-recognised payroll bureau handles everything so you can focus on growing your business.
Payroll Processing
Comprehensive, end-to-end PAYE management handled with precision and care. We process payroll for UK businesses of all sizes, accurately, on time, every time, so you can focus on what matters most.
- Monthly & weekly payroll runs
- Statutory pay calculations (SMP, SSP, SPP)
- Digital payslip generation & distribution
- Year-end P60 & P11D preparation
Auto Enrolment Pensions
Full workplace pension auto enrolment management, covering workforce assessment and scheme setup through to ongoing contributions and statutory re-enrolment, keeping you 100% compliant with The Pensions Regulator.
- Workforce eligibility assessment
- Pension scheme setup & management
- Ongoing compliance & re-enrolment
UK Payroll Legislation Compliance
Stay fully compliant with ever-changing UK payroll legislation. We monitor every HMRC update, from National Living Wage increases to new PAYE thresholds, so you never have to.
- National Living & Minimum Wage
- PAYE tax code & threshold changes
- Proactive legislative update alerts
RTI Payroll Submissions
As an HMRC-recognised payroll bureau, we handle all Real Time Information submissions with accuracy and punctuality every pay period, including Full Payment Submissions, Employer Payment Summaries and Earlier Year Updates.
- Full Payment Submission (FPS)
- Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
- Earlier Year Update (EYU)
- HMRC recognised bureau status
26+
Years of Experience
500+
Businesses Served
100%
HMRC Compliant
UK
Wide Coverage
About CPSL
Cumbria's trusted payroll bureau, serving UK businesses since 2000
Cumbria Payroll Services Ltd (CPSL) is an HMRC-recognised payroll bureau based in Carlisle, Cumbria. Founded in 2000, we provide fully managed payroll outsourcing to businesses across Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness and throughout the United Kingdom.
Whether you're a small business looking for face-to-face payroll support in Cumbria, or an established UK SME ready to outsource payroll completely. Our dedicated team handles everything: PAYE and National Insurance calculations, RTI submissions to HMRC, auto-enrolment pension management, statutory payments and year-end P60s. Our clients trust us to get it right, every time.
HMRC Recognised
Officially recognised by HMRC as a trusted payroll bureau, giving you complete peace of mind.
Data Security
Your employees' payroll data and business financials are handled with the highest level of confidentiality.
Local & Personal
Carlisle-based and locally focused. We offer face-to-face payroll support across Cumbria and you're never just a number.
Always Compliant
We track every HMRC payroll legislation change, from NLW updates to PAYE thresholds, so you never fall behind.
Client Stories
Trusted by businesses across the UK
Here is what our clients say about working with CPSL.
Efficient and professional. I have full confidence in their friendly service.
Susan Denham-Smith
Client
Cumbria Payroll Services
I have been using CPSL for nearly 2 years now and can honestly say they cater for all my needs month in month out with no fuss or hassle. It is great for a small business like mine to know that this vital part of my monthly work is taken care of without any worries. Truly priceless and greatly appreciated.
Ben Heslop
Business Owner
Small Business Client
We at Howard Court are more than happy with the service and backup we get from Cumbria Payroll Services. We have asked for projections and we have made mistakes which CPSL have carried out and rectified without any problem.
Mike Dresser
Representative
Howard Court
26+
Years in business
500+
Clients trust us
5★
Average rating
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
These are the commitments we make to every client, every single day.
Accuracy & Precision
Every calculation, every submission, every payslip, done right. We treat every payroll run with the same care and diligence.
Total Confidentiality
Your employees' data and your business financials are handled with absolute discretion and the highest standards of data security.
Full Compliance
We stay on top of every piece of UK payroll legislation so you don't have to, keeping your business compliant as the law evolves.
Personal Service
You're never just a ticket number. We build real relationships with our clients and provide genuinely personal, responsive support.
Reliability
Payroll has to be right and on time, every single month. Our clients rely on us for consistency, and we deliver it without fail.
Deep Expertise
With 26+ years of UK payroll experience, our team has encountered and solved virtually every payroll scenario imaginable.
Common Questions
Your payroll questions, answered
From RTI reporting to switching payroll providers, here are the questions we hear most from businesses across Cumbria and the UK.
Have a question that isn't answered above?
Email us at mail@cumbriapayroll.co.ukReady to simplify your payroll?
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