Payrolling of benefits in kind: Are you ready for April 2027?
We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, hosted by Gravita Payroll Director Rebecca Aimey and Melanie Gower, Payroll Manager. The team will discuss the changes to the reporting of Benefits in Kind (BIKs) and what employers need to do to prepare for the introduction of mandatory payrolling.
With the changes being introduced from April 2027, now is the time for employers to understand what’s changing, how this will impact payroll processes and what steps they should be taking to ensure they’re ready.
We will cover:
- An overview of Benefits in Kind and the most common taxable benefits
- What’s changing from April 2027 and the phased implementation timetable
- How payrolling benefits will work in practice and the impact on employees tax and take home pay
- Employer responsibilities and the information payroll teams will need
- Practical steps you can take now to prepare for the changes
Date: Monday 18th January, 2027
Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
The session will be particularly useful for HR, Finance and Payroll professionals who are responsible for employee benefits, payroll processing and tax compliance.
Registration is required by using the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar.
By signing up to this webinar, you agree to share your data with Gravita for the purpose of contacting you about relevant content and services.
Speakers:
Rebecca Aimey
Head of Payroll
Rebecca is extremely knowledgeable and professional; she works hand in hand with FDs and business owners to relieve the payroll burden and alert them to areas that need attention. Rebecca goes the extra mile to understand her clients and their requirements to provide the best possible service, add value, and manage expectations accordingly.
Rebecca takes the stress out of complying with regulatory reporting requirements, and finds solutions to problems when they arise, so clients can focus on the running of their businesses. Rebecca joined Gravita in 2016 and has worked in payroll for over 18 years, seven of which were with a bureau environment. Some of Rebecca’s areas of speciality include:
- DPNI schemes
- Give as you earn
- Setting up HMRC registrations
- UK pension scheme set-ups
- Complex reconciliations for historical errors
Rebecca’s expertise in managing teams means she knows how to run teams efficiently, engage the stakeholders at the right time, and mitigate any potential roadblocks to delivery.
Melanie Gower
Payroll Manager - Gravita
Melanie is an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in delivering payroll services across a range of sectors. She is Gravita’s go-to specialist for tronc schemes, helping hospitality businesses effectively manage tips, gratuities and service charges while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Alongside her expertise in tronc arrangements, Melanie supports businesses with PAYE registrations, HMRC reconciliations and resolving payroll-related HMRC issues, helping clients navigate complex payroll and tax matters with confidence. Her broad experience in payroll management, account reconciliation and client service enables her to provide practical, reliable support tailored to each business’s needs.
Similar Events
Sign up to Gravita's latest updates and newsletters
Stay up-to-date with our event invites, latest news and updates, straight from Gravita's experts.