To set up your payroll service and claim this exclusive offer, complete the registration [HERE] or call 020 8038 0212.

Specialist payroll support for your nanny

For over 15 years, Little Ones has been committed to making the employment process seamless. That's why we partner with Lily's Payroll, the recognised leader in domestic staff payroll. Through this partnership, we seamlessly handle every aspect of your responsibility as an employer, from setting up your PAYE scheme to providing payslips and ensuring all HMRC payments are made on time.

You're done with hiring, but now you have to deal with your nanny's payroll and tax administration. Lily's expert nanny payroll and tax team will provide you with efficient and affordable services, including access to their dedicated HR advice line.

Let our partner handle the hard work

Our trusted partner, Lily's Payroll, is here to take care of the hard work with your nanny's tax and payroll. Their team ensures all the 't's are crossed and 'i's are dotted, so you can focus on what's important to you.

Any questions you have around pensions, payroll, employment taxes and statutory duties we can answer.

Lily's payroll department is able to assist you with the following essential tasks:

• Registering you as an employer.
• Set up your PAYE scheme.
• Provide monthly or weekly payslips for your employee.
• Providing quarterly reminders of how much Income Tax and NIC is due to HMRC and how to pay these.
• Keeping tax records on your nanny’s behalf.
• Assisting you with filing an employer’s annual tax return and keeping complete payroll records.
• Providing you access to their HR Advice Service.
• Keeping you up to date with tax rates and other changes that may affect your employment.

Little Ones Housekeeper Payroll Partnership: Lily’s Payroll

Finding your housekeeper is just the first step. Payroll isn’t just about getting paid, it's about staying legally compliant, protecting your family, and securing your reputation. As a market leader, Little Ones is committed to minimising your administrative risk, which is why we exclusively partner with Lily’s Payroll, the recognised industry leader in domestic staff compliance.

Exclusive Housekeeper Payroll Services

Lily’s Payroll: Trusted compliance for Little Ones Clients

With over 15 years of experience supporting families with compliant housekeeper payroll, Lily’s Payroll is the recognised expert in the industry. Their dedicated payroll department is specialised in HMRC regulations and fully understands your obligations as a housekeeper employer.

Securing your hire: Payroll made simple

Now that you’ve hired your housekeeper, it’s time to secure their long-term compliance. Little Ones’ trusted partner, Lily’s Payroll, are experts within the household payroll industry. Their team understands the multitude of complications that can arise with HMRC and is here to ease your stress and ensure accuracy.

Little Ones Partnership: Lily’s Premium Payroll Service

Little Ones' trusted partner, Lily's Payroll, is here to take the hassle out of your hands. We recommend Lily's because their Premium Payroll Service ensures that you are fully compliant with HMRC and able to provide accredited payslips and documentation, including assistance with Auto-Enrolment.

Lily's Payroll experts save you the hassle of speaking with HMRC as well as the complexity of processing and providing payslips to your employee.

Legal Advice Service Registration

Finding your housekeeper is just the first step. Payroll isn’t just about getting paid, it's about staying legally compliant, protecting your family, and securing your reputation. As a market leader, Little Ones is committed to minimising your administrative risk, which is why we exclusively partner with Lily’s Payroll, the recognised industry leader in domestic staff compliance.

Exclusive Housekeeper Payroll Services

Lily’s Payroll: Trusted compliance for Little Ones Clients

With over 15 years of experience supporting families with compliant housekeeper payroll, Lily’s Payroll is the recognised expert in the industry. Their dedicated payroll department is specialised in HMRC regulations and fully understands your obligations as a housekeeper employer.

Securing your hire: Payroll made simple

Now that you’ve hired your housekeeper, it’s time to secure their long-term compliance. Little Ones’ trusted partner, Lily’s Payroll, are experts within the household payroll industry. Their team understands the multitude of complications that can arise with HMRC and is here to ease your stress and ensure accuracy.

Lily’s Payroll: Professional Nursery Staff Payroll Services

From Statutory Sick Pay and student loan deductions to Statutory Maternity Pay and payslip management, let the experts at Lily’s Payroll handle your nursery’s complexities with their professional, comprehensive service.

An extension of your nursery business

Little Ones recommends Lily's Payroll because their service acts as a seamless extension of your business. With over fifteen years of experience managing nursery staff payroll, their team ensures your operations are professionally handled and fully compliant.

We are confident that Lily's provides a tailored payroll service that meets every requirement of your nursery. Furthermore, any complex HR queries you may have are handled by their experienced employment law solicitor, Marilyn Heward-Mills. This guarantees peace of mind that both your staff and your nursery’s legal responsibilities are fully taken care of.

Call a payroll consultant on 020 4610 0867 to find out more, or email support@lilyspayroll.co.uk.

Payroll FAQ

Is a Nanny Payroll Service necessary?

Once you have hired a Nanny, Housekeeper or Au Pair, as the employer you are legally responsible for submitting the correct tax and NIC payments to HMRC. Lily's Payroll Service team will liaise with HMRC on your behalf and take care of the administrative requirements that come with being responsible for your nanny’s payroll.

How long does it take to set up the nanny payroll service?

Once you have provided Lily’s Payroll team with all the necessary information, the service will be set up. The normal delivery is between two and ten working days, as they aim to complete the process as soon as possible.

Employer requirements: What is required from the employer to set up the nanny payroll service?

1. Completed a Lily’s Payroll request for information form (required by HMRC)
2. Employer’s National Insurance number
3. Employment information (start date, working days/hours, rate of pay)
4. Nanny’s P45 or new starter’s checklist

Payslip frequency: Can my nanny/employee be paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly?

Lily’s Payroll service caters to your requirements - The employer has the option of paying their nanny weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Payslips: Will my nanny/employee receive a payslip?

Lily’s Payroll will provide the employer and employee with access to an online portal whereby they can access all relevant payslips and documents.

Holiday Entitlement: How many days holiday is my nanny/employee entitled to?

As a general rule, holiday entitlement works out to be the number of days worked per week x 5.6. However, this can vary if the nanny/employee works on a temporary basis or less than 5 days per week. Lily’s Payroll will formulate the correct holiday entitlement upon setting up your Payroll subscription.

Sick pay: What happens if my nanny is sick?

our nanny qualifies for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if they have been off work sick for four or more days in a row (including non-working days).

Maternity: What happens if my nanny becomes pregnant?

As per the HMRC compliance advice to qualify for SMP (statutory maternity pay) the employee must:

1. earn on average at least £120 a week
2. give the correct notice
3. give proof you’re pregnant
4. have worked for your employer continuously for at least 26 weeks up to the ‘qualifying week’ - the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth

The employee is entitled to statutory maternity leave if they have been under employment for more than 15 weeks. The employer must keep your post available to you for a period of 39 weeks. At least 15 weeks before your due date, tell the employer when the baby is due and when you want to start your maternity leave. Your employer can ask for this in writing. The employer must write to the nanny within 28 days confirming their start and end dates.

Multiple jobs: What if the nanny has two jobs?

If the nanny has two jobs, it may affect the amount of tax paid. Lily’s Payroll team will work with you to ensure you are paying the correct amount of tax.

HMRC Liaison: Will the Employer have to deal with HMRC when using Lily’s Payroll Nanny Payroll Service?

Lily’s Payroll team will liaise with HMRC on the employer’s behalf, so they will not need to worry about missing payment deadlines, long waits on telephone lines and trying to make sense of tax intricacies. Lily’s Payroll will send to the employer a reminder when and how to pay the relevant tax for their nanny.

Employment contracts: Can Lily’s Payroll prepare an employment contract for the Employer to use with the new nanny?

Lily’s Payroll will provide a bespoke employment contract service to ensure both the Employer and the Nanny are protected during their time of employment.

Lily’s Payroll contact details: Who should the Employer call if they need assistance with Nanny Payroll?

A: Lily’s Payroll are always on hand to help you with any queries. Please call us on 020 4610 0867 or request a call back at your convenience.

Workplace pensions: Am I responsible for setting up a workplace pension for my employee?

Under the new workplace pensions reform, every employer in the UK must put their employees into a pension scheme if they are: Aged 22 or over and are under state pension age AND/OR Earning over £192 gross per week (or £833 gross per month).
Lily’s Payroll provides a fully managed workplace pension scheme for our clients. Please be aware that if you do not comply with the new pension reforms you will be sent a penalty notice by the Pensions Regulator.