As your payroll officer, it is essential that I have accurate and up-to-date information to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations. If a new clerk has joined during the financial year or if there have been any changes to employment details, it is crucial that I am informed as soon as possible. HMRC must be provided with the correct employee information to ensure that tax codes, National Insurance contributions, and other deductions are calculated and reported correctly.

If you believe that any employment details held by HMRC may be incorrect, for example, the wrong start date, employment status, or personal details, please notify me immediately. I can then update the HMRC system accordingly through the Real Time Information (RTI) submissions. Keeping these records accurate helps to avoid issues such as incorrect tax being deducted or delays in the processing of tax records, which can impact both the employee and the council.

If you have access to your government gateway, you can update details here yourself if you would prefer to do so.