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.
Running a client payroll operation? Take our UK client payroll survey
Countdown to the briefing
The event begins at 9:30am GMT on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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.
Programme
The agenda is being finalised
The full programme will be revealed soon. Sessions will include:
UK Budget briefing
A focused review of the payroll and employment measures announced in the UK Budget, and what they mean for bureaus and their clients.
Payroll technical updates
A concise roundup of legislative, compliance and operational developments affecting client payroll.
The evolution of client payroll
How regulation, technology, professional standards and client expectations are reshaping client payroll.
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Speakers
Speakers to be confirmed
We are assembling a line-up of payroll and industry experts. Full speaker details will be announced here soon.
Speaker announcements coming soon
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
Have your say
The UK Client Payroll Survey
We are surveying payroll bureaus and client payroll professionals across the UK, and the findings will form part of The Client Payroll Briefing. Share your experiences and the challenges facing your client payroll operation — it only takes a few minutes.
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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.
Interested in becoming an event partner?
Get in touchAudience
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
House rules
Recording and AI note-taking devices are not permitted without authorisation
To protect the confidentiality of the discussion, recording, filming, smart glasses and AI note-taking devices or apps are not permitted unless the organisers have given prior written authorisation. If you need an exception, please contact the organisers before the event.
- Recording, filming, live-streaming or screenshots are not permitted
- AI note-taking apps and devices are not permitted
- Smart glasses and other wearable recording devices are not permitted
- The organisers may ask non-compliant attendees to leave the session
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.
Can I record the sessions or use AI note-taking tools?
To protect the confidentiality of the discussion, recording, filming, smart glasses and AI note-taking devices or apps are not permitted unless the organisers have given prior written authorisation. If you need an exception, please contact the organisers 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 registration form. Every registration 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