By business size
Enterprise
Full service enterprise payroll software with market-leading integrations
Small or medium-sized
Easy to use cloud payroll software for UK businesses
By industry
Care
Specialist cloud-based payroll for the care industry
Recruitment
Cloud-based pay and bill software for temporary recruitment
Shape embedded
Embed payroll software in your SaaS platform
UK payroll API
Automate any payroll operations with the Shape API

Getting Started

Not sure where to start? Have a look here.

Shape Consultancy Services

How can Shape support you and your business with your payroll

Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions to help get you started.

Payroll Acronyms and Keywords

Ever wondered what all the different acronyms and keywords used in UK payroll mean? Here is a list of common words used and their meanings.

Steps to Complete a Successful Pay Run

Follow this guide for all the steps you need to take to enable you to pay employees and complete your first pay run from beginning to end.

Using the Test Company

How to access the test company and play around with the software.

Getting StartedMy AccountThe Shape HubCompany SetupMigrating Payroll Software Import FilesPay Run SettingsPensionsNest IntegrationCustom FieldsEmployeesStarterLeaversDirectorsProcess PayrollPaymentsDeductionsManage PensionsHMRC NoticesReports and FormsPayroll JournalsRTI SubmissionsHMRC PaymentsHMRC RTI ErrorsYear EndUK Rates and ThresholdsTaxNational InsuranceCIS Stop Being An Employer