QuickBooks Online✓ Deal verified 6 October 2026Last updated: October 2026QuickBooks for Small Businesses with Staff and Payroll
Once you employ people you need multiple logins, supplier bills and RTI compliant payroll. Essentials plus a payroll add on covers it.
A simpler bookkeeping routine
Choose the plan for your business, then keep your records up to date.
- 01
Capture
Save invoices and receipts as you go.
- 02
Review
Check transactions and categories regularly.
- 03
Report
Prepare the returns your business needs.
Recommended for teams with payroll
Essentials
Essentials gives 3 users and bills management. Add Payroll Core or Premium for RTI and pensions. Move to Plus for 5 users and projects.
What teams with payroll need from QuickBooks
✓ RTI payroll
Add QuickBooks Payroll to file FPS and EPS with HMRC.
✓ Auto enrolment
Pension assessments and NEST contribution files.
✓ Multiple users
3 users on Essentials, 5 on Plus, 25 on Advanced.
✓ Bills
Track what you owe suppliers and pay on time.
Total monthly cost
Budget for your plan plus the payroll add on and any per employee fee. Payroll prices are listed on our payroll guide and update from the same price settings as the rest of the site.
How to claim the deal
- Click a deal button on this page. No code is needed.
- Select Essentials on Intuit's UK pricing page.
- Choose Buy Now, not the free trial, so the 90% discount applies.
Compare every plan on our QuickBooks pricing UK page, see if the free trial or discount saves more, or go straight to today's QuickBooks discount code.
Frequently asked questions
Which QuickBooks plan for a business with employees?
Essentials for up to 3 users, Plus for 5, plus a payroll add on.
Is payroll included?
No, it is a separate add on.
Does QuickBooks Payroll do auto enrolment?
Yes, including NEST integration.
Can employees see payslips online?
Yes, through employee self service.
Does the discount apply to payroll?
The headline discount applies to the accounting plan. Check payroll pricing at checkout.
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