• How to set up payslips and start paying nanny taxes (the easy way)

    How to set up payslips and start paying nanny taxes (the easy way)

    Employers

    Paperwork shouldn’t spoil hiring a great nanny. Here’s the simple, do-this-then-that guide to get payroll running and taxes sorted without the headaches.

  • Employing a nanny in the UK: your simple responsibilities checklist

    Employing a nanny in the UK: your simple responsibilities checklist

    Employers

    Hiring a nanny is exciting, paperwork, not so much. Here’s a calm, step-by-step guide to what you must do as an employer, plus how Lily’s can take the heavy lifting off your plate.

  • Net vs Gross pay for nannies: What to ask before accepting a job

    Net vs Gross pay for nannies: What to ask before accepting a job

    Employees

    When you’re excited about a new nanny role, money talk can feel awkward. Families sometimes offer a neat “take-home” figure: “You’ll get £600 a week net.” It sounds simple and reassuring. But here’s the truth every nanny should know: the only fair way to agree pay is in gross, not net. This article explains why, in plain English, with real-world examples you can use when you’re comparing jobs or negotiating an offer.

  • P60: Why it’s important (a nanny’s guide)

    P60: Why it’s important (a nanny’s guide)

    Employees

    Short answer: Your P60 is your official end-of-tax-year summary from each employer. It shows your total pay, Income Tax, and National Insurance for the year (6 April to 5 April). If you’re still employed on 5 April, your employer must give you your P60 by 31 May. Keep it safe, you’ll use it for mortgages, rentals, visas, benefits, tax refunds, and future employers.