Find your Accounts Office reference
You normally need your 13-character Accounts Office reference to pay employers PAYE. This can usually be found in your HMRC online account or on the letter HMRC sent when you registered as an employer.
HMRC PAYE Payment Guide
Pay Employers PAYE and National Insurance
Guidance on PAYE payment references, deadlines and paying HMRC online.
Accounts Office reference
PAYE deadline
National Insurance
GOV.UK guidance
How to Pay Employers PAYE and National Insurance
To pay employers PAYE and National Insurance to HMRC, you normally need your 13-character Accounts Office reference. Always check the reference, payment deadline and payment method before sending money to HMRC.
Before You Pay Employers PAYE
Complete these checks before making the payment to HMRC.
Check the PAYE deadline
If you pay monthly, PAYE is usually due by the 22nd of the next tax month when paying electronically. If you pay quarterly, it is usually due by the 22nd after the end of the quarter.
Pay using the correct method
Choose a payment method that gives enough time for the payment to reach HMRC. Keep proof of payment and make sure the payment reference is entered correctly.
Pay Employers PAYE Online
Use the official HMRC online payment service to pay employers PAYE and National Insurance. Make sure you have your correct Accounts Office reference before continuing.
Important:
If you are paying early or late, you may need to add 4 extra numbers to your
13-character Accounts Office reference. HMRC’s online service can usually work
this out for you.
Important Payment Reminder
Gondal Accountancy does not collect HMRC tax payments on behalf of HMRC through this page. Always make sure you are paying HMRC using the correct official payment method and reference. If you are unsure, contact us before making the payment.
Need Help Finding Your Accounts Office Reference?
If you cannot find your 13-character Accounts Office reference, call us on 0121 439 9760 . If you are our client, please contact your dedicated accountant for support before making the payment.
Contact Gondal AccountancyEmployers PAYE Payment FAQs
Common questions before paying employers PAYE and National Insurance to HMRC.
You normally need your 13-character Accounts Office reference number. This is used by HMRC to allocate PAYE, National Insurance and related payroll payments to the correct employer account.
You can usually find your Accounts Office reference in your HMRC online account if you are enrolled for PAYE Online, or on the letter HMRC sent when you registered as an employer.
No. The Accounts Office reference is normally used for PAYE payments. The employer PAYE reference is a separate reference used for employer PAYE records and payroll reporting.
If you pay monthly, your PAYE bill is usually due by the 22nd of the next tax month when paying electronically. If you pay quarterly, it is usually due by the 22nd after the end of the quarter. If paying by cheque through the post, it must reach HMRC by the 19th.
You may need to add 4 extra numbers to the end of your 13-character Accounts Office reference if you are making an early or late PAYE payment by Direct Debit, online or telephone bank transfer, or cheque through the post. If you pay through HMRC’s online service, it normally works this out for you.
HMRC may not allocate the payment correctly. This can lead to reminders, interest, penalties or payment queries even if the payment has already been sent.
Yes. If you are our client, please contact your dedicated accountant and we can help you check the payment reference, amount due and deadline before you make the payment to HMRC.
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