Applies to: 🇬🇧 UK Payroll Customers using ZonePayroll
Last updated: May 2025
Before you begin the End of Year process in ZonePayroll, it's important to confirm that all payroll and submission activities for the current UK tax year are complete.
This checklist outlines what needs to be done before you proceed with submitting your final EPS and closing out the year.
✅ Complete These Checks Before Starting End of Year
Do not begin the End of Year (EOY) process until all of the following are true:
All pay runs for the current tax year have been completed and paid
All FPS (Full Payment Submission) files have been submitted to HMRC
Each FPS submission received a successful response from HMRC
🔄 What If You Find a Mistake After Year End?
You can still make corrections after finalising the year using Prior Year FPS or Prior Year EPS.
| Type | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Year FPS | Submit corrections to any period | Available for all pay periods |
| Prior Year EPS | Update employer-level values | Only allowed for Month 12 |
If you’re unsure how to submit a prior year update, contact our support team.
🧮 Directors' National Insurance – Special Note
If your final pay run (Month 12 or Week 52) includes Company Directors, their National Insurance contributions may be calculated differently for the last period of the tax year.
🔗 For details, see the UK government guidance:
National Insurance for company directors – GOV.UK
✅ Once You’re Ready
Once all checks are complete, you can proceed to:
👉 Step 1: Submit Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
This is your final EPS for the tax year and must be submitted to HMRC before finalising the year.
🆘 Need Help?
If you're not sure whether your FPS or EPS submissions were successful, or you encounter issues when submitting a prior year adjustment, submit a ticket and our support team will assist you.