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Payroll Services
Ever feel like payroll has become a second job? You’re not imagining it. Between PAYE Modernisation’s real-time reporting requirements, monthly Revenue submissions, and the constant updates to tax bands and USC thresholds, payroll administration has grown genuinely complex.
Here’s where we come in: at Coffey & Co., we provide comprehensive payroll services that lift this burden from your shoulders, so you can get back to what actually grows your business.
What Are Outsourced Payroll Services?
Put simply, outsourced payroll means handing your entire payroll administration to qualified professionals. Instead of wrestling with PAYE calculations, ROS submissions, and payslip queries yourself (or relying on someone who’s already juggling a dozen other tasks), you delegate it to specialists who do this day in, day out.
For Irish employers, this matters more than ever. Since January 2019, PAYE Modernisation requires you to submit payroll information to Revenue on or before each pay date—not afterwards.
That means calculating Income Tax, USC, and PRSI correctly, requesting up-to-date Revenue Payroll Notifications (RPNs) for every employee, and getting it all submitted through ROS in real-time. Miss a deadline or apply the wrong tax credits? You’re looking at penalties and unhappy staff. A professional payroll service provider handles all of this, ensuring full compliance whilst you concentrate on running your business.
Why Outsource Your Payroll?
Here’s what’s actually required for every single pay run: request RPNs for each employee, apply the correct tax credits and cut-off points, calculate three separate deductions (PAYE, USC, PRSI; each with its own thresholds), submit everything through ROS, and reconcile your monthly statement by the 14th.
Then there’s the Enhanced Reporting Requirements introduced in 2024, adding another layer of real-time reporting for expenses and benefits. Sound time-consuming? It is.
The beauty of outsourcing is this:
- Guaranteed compliance – Your obligations under Irish payroll legislation are met, every time. We stay current with Budget changes, PRSI rate adjustments, and every Revenue update (so you don’t have to).
- Time back in your week – You’re free to focus on your core profit-making activities instead of chasing RPNs or worrying about emergency tax situations.
- Expert guidance – We provide suggestions and offer tax advice to help structure remuneration efficiently. Think of us as an extension of your team.
- Cost predictability – Fixed fees mean you know exactly what you’re paying. No surprise bills when things get complicated.
Call us today on 061 418560 or use our enquiry form.
How Our Payroll Service Works
We tailor our service to suit your needs. Provide us with the necessary employee information, hours worked, salary details, new starters, leavers, and we will become your payroll department. Genuinely, it’s that straightforward.
Our payroll team handles weekly, fortnightly, or monthly processing; whatever works for your business. We accommodate clients across all sectors: publicans managing variable shift patterns and tip calculations, retailers dealing with seasonal staff fluctuations, farmers with harvest-time contractors. Each business has its quirks, and we’re used to adapting.
Services We Offer
- Guaranteed confidentiality throughout all payroll processing
- Complete set-up for new employees (Revenue registration, Employment Identifiers, the lot)
- Weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, monthly, or quarterly processing
- Detailed, secure payslips for all employees
- Documentation for starters and leavers
- Real-time PAYE submissions through ROS—on or before each pay date
- Monthly statement reconciliation and P30 calculations
- Year-end compliance and reporting
Who Benefits from Outsourced Payroll?
Honestly? Most businesses with employees. Coffey & Co. provides cost-effective payroll solutions to a broad range of companies, from small family businesses to growing SMEs.
Whether you’re a sole trader taking on your first employee (a big step!), an established company looking to streamline operations, or somewhere in between, our experienced team delivers the same meticulous attention to your payroll.
We work with clients across Limerick and throughout Ireland. Our accounting services extend nationwide through secure online systems, so distance is never a barrier. You get local expertise with the flexibility of remote service delivery.
Staying Compliant with Irish Payroll Legislation
Irish payroll compliance has never been more demanding. Beyond real-time PAYE reporting, employers now face Enhanced Reporting Requirements for benefits and expenses, annual changes to tax credits and USC bands, PRSI rate increases (with more coming in October 2025), and upcoming auto-enrolment pension obligations from January 2026. It’s a lot to track.
Our expert payroll team stays ahead of these changes so you don’t have to. When Budget announcements shift the standard rate cut-off point or adjust USC thresholds, we update immediately. When new reporting obligations emerge, we’re ready. The result? Peace of mind knowing your payroll meets every Revenue requirement without you having to become a payroll legislation expert yourself.
Why Choose Coffey & Co. for Payroll Services in Limerick?
We’ve been supporting Irish businesses for over 35 years, so we understand what owners and managers actually need from their accountant. Our approach combines technical expertise with genuine accessibility: we explain things in plain English, respond promptly to queries, and treat your business as if it were our own. (Because in a way, your success is ours too.)
As certified accountants and members of Chartered Accountants Ireland and CPA Ireland, we bring professional standards to every client relationship. But credentials only matter if they translate into practical help. Our payroll clients tell us they value the combination of reliability (staff always paid correctly, on time) and responsiveness (when questions arise, they get answers quickly).
Our bespoke fee structure means you invest solely in the services essential to your business. No inflated packages, no hidden charges. Just efficient, comprehensive payroll management at a predictable cost.
Get Started with Expert Payroll Services
Ready to hand over the payroll headache? Contact us today on 061 418560 or use our enquiry form for a no-obligation chat about your needs. We’ll explain exactly how we can help and provide a clear, fixed-fee quote tailored to your business.
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Thinking of Switching Accountants?
Considering a change? Worth knowing: there are no tax implications to switching accountants: you can make the move at any time of year. Our team will guide you through the transition to ensure everything transfers smoothly, including your payroll arrangements. Many clients tell us they wish they’d made the switch sooner.