UK Payroll and tax year-end: what employers need to know for 2026

Tuesday, February 3rd | 11am GMT
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UK Payroll and tax year-end: What employers need to know for 2026 - Amy Johnson
Amy Johnson
Payroll Services Delivery Lead HiBob
UK Payroll and tax year-end: What employers need to know for 2026 - Karen Thompson
Karen Thompson
Partner, Head of Payroll Armstrong Watson LLP
UK Payroll and tax year-end: What employers need to know for 2026 - George Karofylis
George Karofylis
Head of Customer Experience - Payroll HiBob

2026 brings important changes to UK payroll, tax obligations, people costs – and employers need to be ready.

In this practical, insight-led session, Amy Johnson, Payroll Services Delivery Lead at HiBob, will be joined by Karen Thomson, Partner and Head of Payroll at Armstrong Watson, to break down what’s changing at tax year-end and what it means for your organisation.

With over 25 years’ experience across payroll, HR, and employment taxes, including advising HMRC and sitting on government advisory boards, Karen brings a unique perspective on compliance, risk, and what employers really need to get right. Together, Amy and Karen will share clear guidance to help HR, payroll, and finance teams head into 2026 with clarity and confidence.

You’ll also explore how Bob’s all-in-one UK Payroll helps businesses manage payroll, people data, and compliance in one connected platform, and how UK Payroll Managed Services can support accuracy and scalability as requirements evolve.

What you’ll learn

  • The key UK payroll and tax year-end changes to prepare for in 2026
  • What employers often overlook, and how to avoid common pitfalls
  • How HR, payroll, and finance can work together more effectively
  • How all-in-one payroll and managed services can simplify compliance