UK Payroll in Excel (2025/26) – Full Template + Video Guide
Build a complete payroll system in Excel - designed for UK schools, small businesses, and finance teams.
This downloadable template works hand-in-hand with a free 4-part YouTube video series, guiding you through:
✅ Part 1: Staff Setup & Tax Codes
– Set up employees, tax codes, NI categories, and dropdowns
✅ Part 2: Monthly Payroll Calculator
– Calculate PAYE, NIC and Net Pay using 2025/26 HMRC thresholds
✅ Part 3: Payslip Generator
– Create clean, auto-filled payslips using XLOOKUP
✅ Part 4: Dashboard & Reports
– Build a dynamic summary with PivotTables and charts
🧠 No VBA required – just clean formulas and logic
📥 Instant download – fully unlocked Excel file
📺 Watch the full walkthrough series on YouTube (linked inside)
Perfect for:
- UK School Bursars
- Small Business Owners
- Payroll Admins
- Excel Learners