The Client Payroll Briefing

The Client Payroll Briefing

Technical updates, regulatory change and the evolution of client payroll

Date
Thursday 12 November 2026
Time
9:30am–1:00pm GMT
Format
Virtual event hosted on Airmeet

A focused half-day virtual event created specifically for payroll bureau owners, leaders and professionals. Understand the latest technical and regulatory developments, prepare for changing compliance expectations and join the conversation about the evolution of client payroll.

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Countdown to the briefing

The event begins at 9:30am GMT on Thursday 12 November 2026.

The Client Payroll Briefing: technical updates, regulatory change and the evolution of client payroll. Thursday 12 November 2026, 9:30am to 1:00pm, virtual event.

Why attend

Prepare your bureau for what comes next

Payroll bureaus are facing new responsibilities, greater scrutiny and a changing regulatory environment. The Client Payroll Briefing will translate these developments into practical information that providers can use within their businesses and share with their clients.

  • Technical clarity

    Understand the latest payroll developments and the measures announced in the UK Budget.

  • Compliance readiness

    Consider whether your bureau's processes, records and client arrangements are ready for greater scrutiny.

  • Practical preparation

    Prepare for the Fair Work Agency, mandatory tax adviser registration and changing enforcement expectations.

  • Industry connections

    Meet other professionals providing client payroll services and exchange experiences through facilitated virtual networking.

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Programme

A focused morning of insight and discussion

Presentations will be concise and practical, with questions, audience interaction, networking and screen breaks built into the programme.

  1. 9:30amWelcome and introduction
  2. 9:40amThe Post-Budget Payroll Briefing

    A focused review of the payroll and employment measures announced in the UK Budget, including the actions payroll bureaus and their clients may need to take.

  3. 10:05amPayroll Technical Update: What Bureaus Need to Know

    A concise roundup of important legislative, compliance and operational developments affecting client payroll.

  4. 10:30amPreparing for the Fair Work Agency and a New Enforcement Environment

    How changing enforcement arrangements could affect payroll records, client responsibilities and the role of payroll bureaus.

  5. 10:55amScreen break
  6. 11:05amIs Your Bureau Compliance-Ready?

    A practical health check covering onboarding, engagement terms, audit trails, client instructions and the management of potential compliance failures.

  7. 11:25amMandatory Tax Adviser Registration: What Payroll Bureaus Must Do

    Practical guidance ahead of the registration window opening on 18 November, including who must register, how to prepare and the standards payroll providers will be expected to meet.

  8. 11:50amClient Payroll Connections: Facilitated Networking

    An opportunity to meet other payroll bureau owners and professionals, exchange experiences and discuss the challenges facing client payroll providers.

  9. 12:10pmIntroducing CPX

    A short session introducing CPX.

  10. 12:30pmThe Evolution of Client Payroll: Expert Panel

    A fast-paced panel discussion exploring how regulation, technology, professional standards and changing client expectations are reshaping client payroll.

  11. 12:55pmKey takeaways and close
  12. 1:00pmEvent concludes

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Speakers

Hear from payroll and industry experts

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Networking

More than a series of presentations

The Client Payroll Briefing will use Airmeet's interactive networking functionality to help attendees make useful connections with other payroll bureau owners, leaders and professionals.

The facilitated Client Payroll Connections session will include themed virtual tables where attendees can introduce themselves, exchange experiences and discuss the issues affecting their businesses.

  • Tax adviser registration
  • Fair Work Agency and compliance
  • Payroll technology and operations
  • Growing and managing a payroll bureau
  • Peer introductions and connections
  • Partnerships and industry collaboration

Partners

Event partners

The Client Payroll Briefing is being developed in collaboration with organisations that share our commitment to supporting high-quality, compliant and sustainable client payroll services.

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Audience

Created for the client payroll community

Whether you run an established payroll bureau, manage a client payroll team or support businesses operating in this sector, the event will provide relevant technical information, practical actions and valuable peer connections.

  • Payroll bureau owners and directors
  • Payroll bureau managers and team leaders
  • Client payroll professionals
  • Accountancy practices providing payroll services
  • Bookkeepers providing payroll services
  • Outsourced payroll providers
  • Payroll software and industry partners
  • Consultants supporting payroll bureaus

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is the event online?

Yes. The event will be delivered virtually using the Airmeet platform.

What time does the event start and finish?

The event will run from 9:30am until 1:00pm GMT on Thursday 12 November 2026.

Who is the event for?

The event is designed for payroll bureau owners, leaders and professionals, as well as accountancy and bookkeeping practices providing payroll services to clients.

Will there be opportunities to network?

Yes. The programme includes a facilitated networking session using Airmeet's interactive networking functionality.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Recording arrangements will be confirmed before the event.

How much does it cost to attend?

Ticketing information will be confirmed when registration opens.

How do I register?

Use any “Register for the event” button on this page to complete the short application form. Every application is reviewed before a place is confirmed, and you will hear from us by email.

Why is registration reviewed?

Places are prioritised for payroll bureau owners and people working in client payroll. If your role sits outside that, you can still submit a request to attend with a short reason and we will review it.

Is your payroll bureau ready for what comes next?

Join payroll bureau professionals and industry experts for a focused morning of technical updates, regulatory insight, practical preparation and valuable connections.

Thursday 12 November 2026
9:30am–1:00pm GMT
Virtual event hosted on Airmeet

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