Overview

Handling payroll in-house was becoming a challenge for YoYo Games Ltd, especially after their finance lead moved on. Kerry, their HR Manager, knew they needed a more reliable solution. Based in Dundee, YoYo Games is behind GameMaker, one of the world’s leading 2D game engines, and is now part of the Opera group. With a growing team and UK payroll complexities to manage, they turned to MMG’s payroll team for support.

The Problem

YoYo Games had been handling payroll in-house, but with all the knowledge resting on one person, it became a risk. When their finance lead moved on, they faced a challenge. Payroll is too important to hinge on a single person. To ensure everything stayed on track and compliant, they knew it was time to outsource and bring in professional support.

The Solution

MMG’s payroll team helped YoYo Games transition from Sage to BrightPay, making the switch as painless as possible. But payroll wasn’t the only challenge. Some employees held shares with the company, which came with tax implications that needed careful handling. To get everything running as it should, we brought in experts from across our team to provide clear guidance and build the right solution. With our ongoing support, payroll now runs smoothly, tax obligations are managed correctly, and YoYo Games has peace of mind knowing everything is compliant.

“MMG’s knowledge and access to their wider team for specialist tax advice has been invaluable, especially when dealing with complex issues like share payments. They helped us navigate a tricky situation and ensured everything was corrected efficiently.”

The Outcome

Since teaming up with MMG, payroll has become one less thing for YoYo Games to worry about. Changes and queries are handled quickly, and our payroll team has been on hand with expert advice whenever needed. With access to MMG’s wider accountancy and tax expertise, they’ve saved time, avoided the hassle of bringing in outside consultants, and kept everything running like clockwork.

“Nothing is too much trouble for MMG’s payroll team. They’re always available, always helpful, and have made our lives so much easier.”

The MMG Way

Whether it’s day-to-day payroll, tax advice, or tackling tricky issues, we take a hands-on, personal approach to get support your finances. If your business could use the same kind of support, we’d love to chat. Get in contact at payroll@mmgca.co.uk.