Payroll, without the noise.
No spreadsheets. No delays. No surprises.
For businesses running complex or high-volume payroll across the UK.
Working with the UK's most ambitious businesses
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Run payroll in minutes, not days
Real-time visibility across every worker
HMRC submissions handled automatically
Built for UK recruitment and contractor payroll
Clarity. Control. Compliance.
Everything you need to run payroll properly, without the usual friction.
See exactly what's happening across your payroll in real time. Understand your costs, margins and liabilities before you run payroll.
Stay compliant without chasing paperwork or second-guessing numbers.
This is payroll, rebuilt to actually work.
Built specifically for UK recruitment agencies and contractor payroll
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How Black Sofa Works
Payroll Processing
Accurate, on-time, every time.
Timesheets and worker data flow into one place automatically.
End of Year
Year-end sorted, without the panic.
Payslips and HMRC submissions are handled in one run.
Data Validation
Every number checked. Every detail verified.
Errors are identified and prevented before processing.
Reporting
Clear insights, when you need them.
Real-time visibility across every stage of payroll.
Compliance
Everything organised and audit-ready.
Payroll is calculated instantly with built-in compliance checks.
Easy Data Entry
Simple inputs. Seamless workflows.
Approvals happen quickly without back and forth.
Designed to handle CIS and PAYE workflows without manual workarounds
Aligned with UK payroll and HMRC reporting requirements
Built for compliance. Designed for trust.
Stop chasing timesheets.
Stop fixing errors.
Stop second-guessing numbers.
Black Sofa removes the manual work, the back and forth, and the uncertainty from payroll.
So you can focus on running your business, not managing payroll problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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