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Expenses and benefits

Employee expense management software for UK businesses

Capture receipts, submit and approve employee expense claims, reimburse through payroll and keep HMRC-ready expense and benefit records in one workflow.

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Control every employee expense claim from receipt to reimbursement

Lost receipts and missing claims

Crumpled receipts in pockets, forgotten claims, reimbursement disputes. Snap and submit expenses instantly from your phone.

Weeks waiting for reimbursement

Staff frustrated by slow repayment. Approve expenses with one click and reimburse through payroll automatically.

No visibility over spending

Don't know what you're spending until month-end. Real-time dashboards show exactly where money is going, as it happens.

HMRC reporting nightmare

P11D forms, benefits reporting, compliance anxiety. Automatic HMRC-ready reports mean year-end becomes stress-free.

Expense workflow

Move each expense claim from receipt to reimbursement

Capture the receipt, submit the employee expense claim, review and approve it, reimburse it through payroll and retain the resulting HMRC-ready record.

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    Step 1

    Snap and submit instantly

    Take a photo of the receipt, add details, submit. No lost receipts, no delays, no excuses.

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    Step 2

    Review and approve in seconds

    See all pending claims in one place. Approve or query with one click. Set spending limits to prevent overspending.

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    Step 3

    Reimburse through payroll

    Approved expenses flow straight to the next payroll run. Fast, accurate, automatic reimbursement.

CONVENIENCE

Mobile expense capture

Tired of collecting crumpled receipts? Staff forget to submit expenses, then claim them months later. Snap a photo, submit instantly from your phone. Receipts are stored digitally forever.

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ACCURACY

Mileage tracking made simple

Manually calculating mileage claims? Disputes over rates and distances? Configurable mileage rates and optional GPS context help teams calculate and review claims consistently.

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CONTROL

Real-time spending visibility

Budget blown before you realize it? Can't track who's spending what? Live dashboards show spending by category, person, and project. Spot problems before they become expensive.

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Expense review

See spending in context

Category · Employee · Project

COMPLIANCE

Automatic HMRC reporting

P11D forms taking days to complete? Terrified of getting benefits reporting wrong? Workmax generates HMRC-ready reports automatically. Year-end becomes a five-minute task.

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EMPLOYEE PERKS

Benefits administration

Struggling to track who has which benefits? Enrollment paperwork overwhelming? Manage health insurance, pensions, and perks in one place. Automatic deductions and provider updates.

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AUTOMATION

Payroll integration

Manually adding expenses to payroll spreadsheets? Transfer errors causing payment disputes? Approved expenses sync straight to payroll. Staff get reimbursed automatically, no manual work.

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Connected payroll

From approved claim to payroll

Review claims. Keep reimbursements connected.

COMMON INQUIRIES

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Can staff submit expenses from their phone?

Yes, staff can snap a photo of their receipt and submit expenses instantly from the mobile app. No more lost receipts or delayed claims.

How quickly can expenses be reimbursed?

Once approved, expenses sync automatically to the next payroll run. Staff get reimbursed through their regular pay with zero manual work from you.

Can I set spending limits for different staff or categories?

Absolutely. Set custom approval limits by person, category, or project. Claims exceeding limits automatically require additional approval before processing.

Does it handle mileage claims?

Yes. Staff enter start and end locations, Workmax calculates the distance and amount using the configured rate, and optional GPS context supports review. Employers remain responsible for applying the correct tax treatment and rates.

How does HMRC reporting work?

Workmax automatically tracks all taxable expenses and benefits throughout the year. At year-end, generate P11D-ready reports with one click. All data is already categorized correctly.

Can I track company spending in real-time?

Yes, live dashboards show spending by category, person, department, or project. See exactly where money is going and spot unusual patterns immediately.

Your next step

Bring claims and payroll together.

Explore the expense and benefit workflows with your team.