Export FPS Data from BrightPay
Open your employer file for the relevant tax year.
Navigate to the RTI heading at the top
Click Export or Print to save a copy of the FPS—this will provide the PAYE & National Insurance amounts.
Tip: Save all FPS summaries in a folder—labelled, e.g., “2024‑25 FPS Exports.”
Compare with HMRC PAYE Account Summary
Log in to your HMRC Business Tax Account → navigate to PAYE for Employers → View account and scheme details.
Under Account balance and statements, click View monthly statements.
Download your monthly statement (P30 summary or PDF report).
Cross-check:
Tax Month
Total PAYE and NIC paid
CIS deductions (if relevant)
Compare each month’s figures with your BrightPay FPS exports.
Spot Discrepancies like differences in PAYE, NIC, or missing periods.