Prepare the pay period
Bring employee records, pay periods and draft payroll runs into one workspace for preparation and review.
UK PAYROLL SOFTWARE FOR TRADE BUSINESSESUK payroll software.
UK payroll software.
Close to the work.
Keep employee timesheets, payroll preparation and project records in one web workspace. Review the period, understand the hours and prepare employee documents with the rest of the business in view.
No account needed to explore. Built from experience running a structural steelwork business.SEE THE ACTUAL WORKSPACEFICTIONAL DEMO DATA
The actual Payroll Runs screen shows pay dates, periods and draft runs. Payroll requires its own preparation and review before filing.
View larger desktop screenshot ↗Screenshots of the web app, including its mobile browser layout. Select a screen above; controls inside the images are not interactive. No customer records or live submissions.FOLLOW THE WORK
From the site to the office.
Keep timesheets nearby
Review the hours and project allocations behind the working week. Check exceptions and agreed pay treatment before finalising payroll.
Get a supported start
Explore the demo, then use your paid introduction’s setup appointment and follow-up to plan your company setup and changeover.
The web app provides the complete workspace. iOS and Android companion features differ. Recorded costs depend on the information entered; payroll and HMRC services require company setup and review.
SOFTWARE. WITH SOMEONE ON YOUR SIDE.A new system.
A new system.
A human start.
Moving your business takes more than a password. Your introductory package includes time with a real person to help you get organised.
Plan your move ↗45min
Set up with support
Prepare your company, discuss your current records and agree your next steps.
15min
Book from published availability. No promise of immediate appointments or unlimited support. View appointment times →Find your feet
A follow-up to review progress and answer your setup questions.
A payroll move needs a clear handover.
Company references, payroll settings and the appropriate HMRC permissions must be prepared and checked before live filing. Agree one submitting system for each return.
Read the migration checklist → · Review the timesheet workflow →
STRAIGHTFORWARD PACKAGES
One company. One connected workspace.
The same core tools in every package. Choose the space your team needs.
£19 for your first 30 days.Then your chosen monthly package. Personal setup and follow-up included.
Paid subscriptions are open. Choose a package to start your introduction.
Trade 10
£49/ month
per company
- 10 payroll people
- 6 owner/staff logins
- Approved accountant access included
- All core product areas
Trade 25
£79/ month
per company
- 25 payroll people
- 15 owner/staff logins
- Approved accountant access included
- All core product areas
Trade 50
£129/ month
per company
- 50 payroll people
- 30 owner/staff logins
- Approved accountant access included
- All core product areas
Additional staff logins: £5 per month each. One login per person. Separate subscription for each company. No VAT is currently charged. The introduction is available once per company. Subscriptions renew monthly; cancel online before renewal. Subscription terms.
Can I manage more than one company?
Yes. Use one account to access separate organisations. Each company has its own subscription, records and service setup.
Can my accountant work with me?
Approved accountant access is included. Invite the appropriate person and assign company permissions. HMRC agent filing has its own setup requirements.
Can I compare it with my current software first?
Yes. Agree which system holds your working records and which submits each return. Never submit the same HMRC return from both systems. Your setup appointment can help you plan the changeover.
What happens after the first 30 days?
Your selected monthly package renews automatically unless you cancel before renewal. The price and renewal terms are shown before payment. Creating an account does not start a charge.
A BUSINESS OWNER’S PERSPECTIVE
Built from doing the work.
Founded by Tom Shanks, BEng (Hons). Business owner with practical structural steelwork experience.
Trade Insight grew out of running a structural steelwork business: keeping track of projects, employee time and the costs that determine whether a job pays.
That experience shapes the product. Practical tools, connected records and a clearer view of the business behind the work.
The story behind Trade Insight ↗Make the next decision clearer.
From weekly timesheets to payroll: a trade employer’s workflow
A practical process for collecting hours, resolving queries, reviewing payroll and retaining a clear record of each pay period.
Read the guide →Switching payroll software mid-year: records and checks to prepare
Prepare employee records, year-to-date figures and a clear filing handover before moving payroll to another system.
Read the guide →