UK workforce management since 1989

UK Time & Attendance Systems, Trusted by 800+ Businesses Since 1989

Track employee hours, cut payroll errors, and stay compliant with UK working time regulations, all in one integrated system. From £2 per employee per month, £3 with the GPS mobile app, with no setup fees and no long-term contracts.

Computime has provided time and attendance systems to UK businesses for over 35 years. Based in Leeds and trusted by more than 800 organisations across construction, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.

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Syncro Connect time and attendance software on desktop and mobile for UK businesses

Everything we do, in one connected system

Over 35 years of UK workforce management. Clocking in, absence, site safety, HR and access control, all running from one set of employee records.

Time & attendance

Track hours accurately across every site, with automated rules, anomaly flagging and real time dashboards.

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Mobile app

GPS clocking, self-service holidays and timesheets, entitlement balances, push notifications, and offline working that syncs automatically. Everything your team needs in one app.

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Absence management

Holiday requests, approvals, real time entitlement balances and Bradford Factor reporting, fully integrated.

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Site safety

Account for everyone in an evacuation with fire roll call, and manage arrivals with visitor sign in and badge printing.

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HR & access control

Employee records, access control and job costing, available in our Realtime platform.

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Clocking hardware

Facial recognition, fingerprint and RFID terminals, supplied and supported by our Leeds team, or none at all with the app.

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Some of our clients

Computime systems are used across manufacturing and logistics by Spear & Jackson, Tata, Volvo and DHL, in hospitality and retail by Costa Coffee, Domino's Pizza, Specsavers, Piglet's Pantry and Star Brands, and across the public and third sectors by NHS trusts, the University of Glasgow, JustGiving and Stocksbridge Park Steels FC, alongside more than 800 UK businesses.

See what manual processes are really costing you

Lateness and manual payroll quietly add up, week after week. Use the calculators below to see your numbers, then start a free trial to fix them.

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The real cost of poor workforce management

Absence and manual processes cost UK businesses more than most realise. The figures below come from published research and government sources, and they are exactly the problems Computime is built to help you manage.

9.4 days

Average sickness absence per UK employee per year

A record high, up from 5.8 days before the pandemic. Source: CIPD Health and Wellbeing at Work report 2025.

£103bn

Estimated annual cost of workplace sickness to the UK economy

The hidden productivity cost of poorly managed absence. Source: Institute for Public Policy Research.

Up to £24.65

Statutory sick pay for a single day of absence in 2026/27

The flat rate is £123.25 a week, or 80% of normal weekly earnings if lower. Waiting days were removed in April 2026, so day one now carries a cost. Source: gov.uk statutory sick pay.

Accurate time, attendance and absence data is the first step to managing these costs. Computime has helped UK businesses track hours, reduce payroll errors, and stay on top of absence for over 35 years, with Bradford Factor absence reporting and real time entitlement tracking built in.

How much is lateness costing you per week?

Fifteen minutes of lateness per employee per day adds up to 1.25 hours a week each. The default pay rate comes from ONS average weekly earnings, based on a 37.5 hour week. Adjust both sliders to match your business.

Employees: 25 Average hourly pay: £19.80

Total: £618.75 per week

Computime automatically flags late arrivals and tracks patterns to help you reduce lateness and recover these costs.

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How many hours do you spend collating payroll per week?

Set the time your team spends collating hours each week, and what that time costs you. The total is what your current process is worth in staff time alone.

Hours per week: 5 Cost per hour: £18.00

Total: £90.00 per week

Computime integrates directly with Sage Payroll, with export for Pegasus and QuickBooks, cutting collation from hours to minutes.

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Why modern beats manual

If you are still running paper timesheets, punch cards, or spreadsheets, here is what changes with a modern system.

Comparing manual workforce processes with Computime systems
Area	The old way	The Computime way
Access	Software installed on one office machine	Cloud based, manage your workforce from anywhere
Timesheets	Manual paper or spreadsheet entry	Automated digital capture, no manual entry
Clocking accuracy	Manual punch cards, open to one person clocking in for another	Biometric and GPS verified, pay only for real hours
Remote and field staff	Tied to a fixed clocking terminal	Clock in from any site via the mobile clocking in app
Holidays and absence	Paper request forms and a wall planner	Self-service requests with live entitlement balances
Admin and queries	Staff contact HR for every request	Employee self service portal handles it
Payroll	Hours re-keyed by hand into payroll	Integrates directly with Sage Payroll, with export for Pegasus and QuickBooks

Cloud hosting and the mobile app come with Syncro. Direct Sage Payroll integration and the employee web portal come with Realtime. Compare the two to see which fits your business.

Why choose Computime?

For over 35 years we have helped UK businesses take control of their workforce, cutting payroll admin, ending inflated hours with GPS and biometric verification, and staying compliant with UK working time regulations.

Unlike generic workforce software, our workforce management systems are built and supported by a dedicated Leeds team, with no minimum headcount and room to scale to 5,000 employees. Realtime integrates directly with Sage Payroll, and both products export for Pegasus and QuickBooks.

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800+

UK businesses trust Computime systems

35+

years of UK workforce experience since 1989

4.5

average rating on Google from UK customers

based support team, never an overseas call centre

Case studies

See how UK businesses use Computime to manage their workforce.

We are really pleased with our Computime solution. Introducing this system means that payroll is now processed accurately and efficiently, helping to boost morale both for our head office staff and our field teams. Real time data means we know where our employees are, allowing us to operate more efficiently.

James Dunlop
Financial Manager, Landworth Electrics
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We are very pleased with the smooth implementation. Computime worked very hard to make sure installation was completed within the time frame and with minimum disruption. The in-depth training allowed us to focus on production and keeping our employees safe at work while ensuring efficiency.

Clare Barker
HR Manager, Wholebake Limited
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I was tasked with sourcing a computerised time and attendance solution to replace our manual clocking system. The Computime website contained all the information I needed, making the decision straightforward. The software proved easy to use and the helpdesk was very helpful and friendly. Computime have exceeded all of our expectations and objectives. I would definitely recommend them.

Purchasing Manager
BSK Laminating

What Our Customers Say

Emily Keavney

14:02 19 Jun 25

Kabir has been exceptionally helpful as I've been learning to navigate the system effectively. His instructions are always clear, and he equips you with the skills to be able to problem solve yourself going forward.

Joely Clark

10:26 28 May 25

Kabir was excellent in his customer service and proactive approach to resolving my queries. He was patient and made sure we went through each and every query until they were all resolved. He resolved each query promptly and efficiently. Nothing was ever too much for him and he made my life so much easier. I would recommend Kabir to help anyone out who is struggling with Computime.

Donna-Maria Farrell

10:37 17 Apr 25

Kabir, has been a massive help setting up our sytems, and providing support during the process, he has made life so much easier and nothing is too much trouble!

Helen Roberts

09:55 15 Apr 25

I had an interaction with Computime support today, they were very professional and sorted out my problem in no time. Kabir was very polite and helpful.

Response from the owner 09:52 03 Nov 22

Thank you so very much for the kind review. Its very much appreciated.

Yvonne Hutchison

14:51 08 Apr 25

Very friendly and helpful support.

kane mcmillan

13:53 01 Apr 25

I work for an IT company and one of our Mutual clients uses the system Realtime.

They were having issues with this not pulling the data through from when the users were clocking in.

There was a User called Kabir, who helped me resolve this issue he was polite and understanding and helped me resolve the issue with our client.

This issue was resolved and quick responses from Kabir.

I would recommend this company.

Jackie Carty

16:16 06 Feb 25

Excellent support service provided by Kabir, he followed up with me throughout the day even though the delay was not on his side! He was able to resolve the matter quickly and efficiently.

Callum Sturgeon

15:52 27 Jan 25

Amazing service from Kabir! Kabir was really patient with us and solved our problem step by step and got to a solution in good time. Thanks for a great service!

Dawn Watson

12:54 16 Jan 25

Kabir was really helpful, jumped onto my computer, and pointed me in the right direction. Thanks Kabir

Response from the owner 20:50 22 Jan 25

Thank you so very much for the kind review. Its very much appreciated.

David Preston

13:17 17 Apr 24

Had an issue with out time-clocking software with no access / admin settings available. Kabir was assigned to help me out and made it almost effortless to resolve. I more or less gave him a few details and he did the rest. Good lad with good customer service skills and seemed eager to get it done quickly - glad to be with these guys if this is the level of service I can expect. Thanks Kabir!

Jackie Snow

06:23 17 Apr 24

Kabir was very helpful.

Renee Delgado

09:10 05 Apr 24

Very helpful

Neil Abbot

13:31 18 Mar 24

Always very helpful, and eager to make sure the system is the best it can be, being proactive in any changes that are required

BP Tree Care Ltd

10:55 23 Feb 24

Professional service from start to finish. Will use again and recommend.

RAFAL RAPACZ

13:04 25 Jan 24

5 star service. Highly recommended. Problem was resolved in less then 10 minutes.

George Hills

14:57 20 Oct 23

We have been with Computime for almost a year now, the Time & Attendance package they provide is brilliant and calculates everything automatically. We were a bit concerned at first as we have quite a few bespoke shift patterns and rates, but the support team have been brilliant working with us to make sure everything works as we need. The self-service absence portal is also a great asset to any company and has saved us a lot of valuable time.

Time and attendance FAQs

What does time and attendance software cost?

Syncro Connect costs £2 per employee per month, or £3 with the GPS mobile app, billed annually, with no setup fees and no long-term contracts. Optional clocking hardware is a one-off cost from £395. You can start with a completely free trial, no card required.

How quickly can we be up and running?

With Syncro Connect you can sign up for a free trial and see your first clocking in minutes, with nothing to install. If you need clocking terminals, our Leeds team arranges installation and training around you, with minimal disruption.

Do we need clocking hardware?

No. Staff can clock in from the web or their own phone with the mobile app, with no fixed hardware at all. If you want terminals, we supply facial recognition, fingerprint, and swipe card options, and you can mix hardware and app clocking in one system.

Does it work with Sage, Pegasus, and QuickBooks?

Yes. Realtime integrates directly with Sage Payroll, and both products export for Pegasus and QuickBooks, so approved hours flow into payroll with no manual re-keying.

What size of business is Computime for?

There is no minimum headcount, and our systems scale to 5,000 employees across a single site or many. Syncro Connect is the simple starting point for most businesses, and Realtime adds HR records, access control, and job costing for larger or more complex workforces.

Is clocking data safe, and does it meet UK GDPR?

Syncro Connect data is stored in the UK, with access logged and restricted to named users. Biometric data is special category data under UK GDPR, so it needs a lawful basis and usually a data protection impact assessment before you roll it out. Our data security page sets out hosting, access, retention and compliance in full.

What support do you provide?

Support comes from our own team in Leeds, the same people who build the systems. When you call, you speak to someone in Leeds who knows the product, not an overseas call centre, from your first setup through the life of the system.

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Start a free trial of Syncro Connect today, from £2 per employee per month, or book a short demo and our Leeds team will walk you through the right system for your business.

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Blogs

Industry news

Friday. Aug 07 ,2026

Time and attendance glossary

Time and attendance has a language of its own, and the terms are not always obvious from the outside. This glossary explains the twenty you are most likely to meet when choosing or running a system, in plain English, with a line on why each one matters. It is arranged so you can read it straight through or jump to the term you need.

Industry news

Monday. Jul 27 ,2026

Cloud vs installed workforce software

The choice between cloud and installed workforce software is really a choice about who does the work of running it, and how you want your team to reach it. Cloud puts the system on the supplier's servers and lets you use it from any browser or phone. Installed sets the system up for your organisation, which can bring a wider feature set and tighter control. Neither is better in the abstract.

Industry news

Wednesday. Aug 05 ,2026

Visitor management compliance guide for UK premises

No UK law says you must keep a visitor book. That surprises people, because almost every premises has one. The duty is real, but it comes from three separate places rather than one, and the way most organisations meet it, an open paper book on the reception desk, now creates a data protection problem of its own. This guide sets out what the law actually requires, what you should and should not record, and how long to keep it.

UK Time & Attendance Systems, Trusted by 800+ Businesses Since 1989

Everything we do, in one connected system

Time & attendance

Mobile app

Absence management

Site safety

HR & access control

Clocking hardware

Some of our clients

See what manual processes are really costing you

The real cost of poor workforce management

How much is lateness costing you per week?

How many hours do you spend collating payroll per week?

Request A Callback

Why modern beats manual

Why choose Computime?

Case studies

What Our Customers Say

Time and attendance FAQs

See your first clocking in minutes

Blogs

Time and attendance glossary

Cloud vs installed workforce software

Visitor management compliance guide for UK premises

Talk to our Leeds team

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