Reliable Payroll Services In Derby
At Vanilla Accounting, we specialise in outsourced payroll services for businesses in Derby and surrounding areas. With decades of combined experience across various sectors, our expert team is dedicated to delivering efficient and reliable payroll solutions.

What We Offer
Outsourced payroll
Outsourced accounting & bookkeeping
Support for business start-up
Business growth consultancy
VAT calculations and payments
Corporate tax and planning
Company secretarial
Personal tax planning
Self-assessment and reporting

The Challenge Of Managing Your Payroll In-House
Managing your payroll in-house can be a daunting task for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The intricacies of payroll processing, from calculating wages to ensuring compliance with tax regulations, can consume valuable time and resources. Mistakes in payroll can lead to costly penalties, affecting your bottom line just when you need to focus on business growth.
Without the expertise or bandwidth to handle these tasks efficiently, you might find yourself bogged down in administrative duties instead of seizing new business opportunities. While hiring a full-time payroll team might seem ideal, it’s often not a viable option for SMEs with limited budgets. This is where Vanilla Accounting steps in. Our specialised payroll services offer a cost-effective solution, allowing you to streamline your payroll processes and focus on expanding your business. Let Vanilla Accounting handle the complexities of payroll, so you can concentrate on what truly matters—growing your enterprise.
Your First Choice For
Payroll Services In Derby
At Vanilla Accounting, we offer a full range of outsourced services to handle all your accounting and tax needs. This allows our SME clients to focus on growing their business, knowing their finances are in good hands. If you're unsure how to boost your SME's profitability, our expert consultants can create effective growth strategies to unlock your business's potential and cut costs through better efficiency and streamlined processes.


Precise payroll management, even for complex cases with various pay types and deductions.

Compliant with all relevant UK laws and regulations

Improved retention rates as your employees, freed from mundane and repetitive manual work, will invest their time in more rewarding and fulfilling tasks.

Reduced costs as you won’t need a team of in-house accounts staff or specialist accounting software.

More time for your team to focus on activities that add value to your business.

The professional advice of experienced consultants whenever you need support.

Phil Edwards
Use the calendar to instantly book a 15-minute online consultation to discuss your accountancy needs.
This consultation will help to:
- Highlight any potential risks in your accountancy procedures
- Get expert advice from an experienced accountant.
- Help to increase efficiency & streamline your accountancy procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit your offices in person?
We welcome personal appointments with our clients from Derby, although we can also work remotely, or come to visit your office if visiting us isn’t convenient or practical. Throughout the process, we’ll also stay in touch with you by phone, for which we do not levy additional charges.
How much will your services cost?
Our services are tailored to the needs of each client, so the price depends on several factors, such as which elements of your accounts we manage. Outsourcing your accounts is a flexible solution: you can outsource some or all of your back-office processes and can scale our service up or down according to changing circumstances.
For peace of mind, we offer a fixed fees system, so you’ll only pay for the services that you use, with no hidden charges.
How can I find out more about your services?
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation with a member of our friendly team so that we can find out more about your business and you can discuss our solutions in more detail. Simply get in touch and we’ll be pleased to arrange a convenient time to meet.
Kind Words from our Clients
Their thoughts define us
Clients come to us because they have heard some good things about us. We are therefore very thankful to those who have said the following kind words. We keep them in front of our desks and also in our minds not because we are proud of it but because it serves as a reminder of the expectations we have to meet.

patience
David Goddard,
Tundra Property
Development
Limited
We appreciate Vanilla Accounting for their clarity and patience. They are professional in what they do but they don’t make us feel too bad when deadlines are approaching.

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quickly
Paul King,
April King
Vanilla Accounting provided a professional service and always responded quickly to any request I may have and I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Tom Gormanly MyDigisafe Limited
We have worked with Phil for over 10 years. More recently he has helped us set up and provide bookkeeping and accounting services to our new businesses and he undertook a finance director ole with our previous businesses which added a lot of value.

Anthony Epworth, Anthony Epworth Limited
I am very pleased with the service I receive and I am confident that using Vanilla Accounting saves me money.

Andy Davis, Neonavitas Limited
Vanilla Accounting’s service has been very good and just what we needed. Vanilla Accounting have been dealing with all our bookkeeping on Xero and the service has been very good and we have no complaints.

Mark Warner, Page one Pictures
I have worked with Phil and Vanilla Accounting now for over a number of years. They are flexible and work around me and my requirements as a business owner and we meet as necessary to discuss the accounts and tax position of the business and that of myself personally.

Paul Bibby, Optillion Limited
Having Phil Edwards as our accountant undoubtedly adds value to our business. He is a proactive accountant acutely aware of his clients financial well-being.
Arrange A Free, No-Obligation Consultation
To arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with Vanilla Accounting, please get in touch today.
Did You Know
A 10% increase in your key numbers
produces a 33% increase in profit?

7 key Numbers To Help Your Business Succeed
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Do you want to identify areas where your organisation can improve and grow? Fill in the form below to download our leaflet 'The 7 Key Numbers Within Your Business To Help You Succeed', which also features a demonstration of the analysis we do aiming at business profitability.

