Automatic Time Tracking for UK Businesses

Stop chasing paper time tracking. TimeTally automates the entire process — from clock-in/clock-out to timesheet generation, automatic reminders, and one-click approvals. Your team's hours flow straight into payroll without the admin headache.

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Every time tracking scenario, handled

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Clock In

Automatic Clock-In, Automatic Time Tracking

Employees tap "Start Shift" on their phone and TimeTally handles the rest. Hours are logged automatically, breaks are tracked, and at the end of the week a complete timesheet is ready for review. No manual data entry, no forgotten hours, no disputes. Fully compliant with the Working Time Regulations.

One-Tap Clock In

Employees start and end shifts from their phone. Hours are captured to the minute with no rounding errors.

Automatic Break Tracking

Break times are logged separately so you always know net working hours vs total time on site.

Weekly Timesheet Generation

Clock-in data automatically populates weekly time tracking. Employees just review and submit.

Employer view of automatically generated time tracking on mobile
Timesheet Entry

Time Tracking That Fill Themselves In

Whether your team clocks in or fills out weekly forms, TimeTally captures every hour automatically. Support for overtime calculations, break tracking, and multiple pay rates — all in one place.

Auto-Populated Hours
Break Tracking
Overtime Calculation
Weekly Totals
Automatic timesheet entry form showing hours, overtime, and break tracking
Automatic timesheet approval requests and notifications on mobile
Reminders & Approvals

Automatic Reminders, One-Click Approvals

Never chase a late timesheet again. TimeTally automatically reminds employees to submit their hours and notifies managers when time tracking are ready for approval. The entire approval workflow runs on autopilot — keeping everyone accountable and payroll on schedule.

Smart Reminders

Automatic push notifications remind employees to submit time tracking before the deadline. No more chasing.

Instant Manager Alerts

Managers get notified the moment a timesheet is submitted. Review and approve from anywhere.

Audit-Ready Records

Every submission and approval is timestamped and stored. Essential for HMRC compliance and UK employment law.

Team Overview

See Your Whole Team at a Glance

The team calendar shows who's submitted their timesheet, who's on leave, and who needs a nudge — all on one screen. No more switching between spreadsheets and email threads to work out who's done what.

Team Status

See at a glance who has submitted, who's pending, and who needs a reminder — across your whole team.

Leave & Time Tracking Together

Holiday, sick leave, and time tracking all visible on one calendar. No more cross-referencing systems.

Payroll-Ready Data

Export approved time tracking directly to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV with one click.

Team calendar showing automatic timesheet submission status and leave for all employees
Why Switch

Why UK Businesses Switch to Automatic Time Tracking

Manual time tracking waste an average of 4+ hours per week on admin. Automatic time tracking eliminate data entry errors, prevent time theft, and ensure every hour is accurately recorded. Whether you manage a small business or a growing team, automation frees you to focus on running your business.

Save 4+ Hours/Week

No more manual data entry, chasing employees, or fixing spreadsheet errors.

100% Accurate

Clock-in times are captured to the minute. No guesswork, no rounding disputes.

Works on Any Phone

No special hardware needed. Works on iPhone and Android — your team already has everything they need.

Set Up in Minutes

Add your team and start tracking today. No training required, no IT department needed.

Employee booking time off through automatic leave management

How Automatic Time Tracking Work

Three simple steps to eliminate timesheet admin forever.

1

Employees Clock In or Fill Out Time Tracking

Your team uses the mobile clock-in button to start shifts, or fills out a weekly timesheet form. Both options work — you choose what suits your team. Hours, breaks, and overtime are all captured automatically.

2

Automatic Reminders Keep Everyone on Track

TimeTally sends push notifications when it's time to submit. Managers see who's submitted and who hasn't — no need to send awkward follow-up messages. Learn more about stopping late time tracking.

3

Approve and Export to Payroll

Managers approve time tracking with one click and export directly to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV. The whole process from clock-in to payroll runs automatically.

Simple Pricing

£2/employee/month

All features included. Cancel anytime.

  • Automatic clock-in/clock-out
  • Weekly timesheet generation
  • Automatic reminders
  • One-click approval workflows
  • Payroll export (Xero, QuickBooks, CSV)
  • Team calendar overview
  • Overtime & break tracking
  • HMRC-compliant audit records

Automatic Timesheets for Every Working Pattern

Whether your team works fixed hours, rotating shifts, or irregular schedules, TimeTally automates the parts that slow payroll down.

Variable Hours Workers

Automatic timesheets for variable hours workers

Variable-hours workers don't have a predictable weekly schedule — so their timesheets can't be pre-populated from a fixed pattern. TimeTally automatically builds their timesheet from each clock-in and clock-out, calculates the week's total, and sends it for approval without any manual assembly.

  • Built from actual clock-in times
  • Variable week totals calculated automatically
  • Holiday accrual updated in real time
Shift Workers

Automatic timesheets for shift workers

For shift workers, the rota IS the timesheet template. TimeTally pre-populates each week's timesheet from the published rota, then uses actual clock-in times to confirm hours. Variance between scheduled and actual hours is flagged automatically for manager review.

  • Pre-populated from rota
  • Actual vs scheduled hours comparison
  • Variance alerts for managers
Flexible Workers

Automatic timesheets for flexible workers

Flexitime and compressed-hours workers track against contracted totals, not fixed start/finish times. TimeTally's flexible timesheet mode tracks running weekly and monthly totals, calculates credit and debit time automatically, and flags when an employee is approaching or has exceeded their agreed hours.

  • Contracted hours tracking
  • Credit and debit time calculated
  • Weekly and monthly total visibility
Remote Teams

Automatic timesheets for remote workers

Remote workers often forget to submit timesheets because it feels disconnected from their day. TimeTally's automated reminder emails go out to anyone who hasn't submitted by the deadline — and the one-tap mobile submission means there's no excuse not to.

  • Automatic non-submission reminders
  • One-tap mobile submission
  • Manager approved before payroll export

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about automatic time tracking.

What are automatic time tracking?
Automatic time tracking capture employee working hours without manual data entry. With TimeTally, employees either clock in/out on their phone or fill out a simple weekly form. Hours, breaks, and overtime are calculated automatically and submitted for manager approval.
How does the automatic clock-in work?
Employees open TimeTally on their phone and tap 'Start Shift'. The app records their start time, tracks breaks, and calculates total hours when they tap 'End Shift'. This data automatically populates their weekly timesheet.
Can employees still fill out time tracking manually?
Yes. TimeTally supports both clock-in/out and manual weekly timesheet forms. You can even let employees choose which method they prefer — or use both. The system is flexible to suit how your team works.
How do automatic reminders work?
TimeTally sends push notifications to employees when it's time to submit their timesheet. Managers can see who has and hasn't submitted, and the system automatically chases outstanding time tracking — so you don't have to.
Is it compliant with UK employment law?
Yes. TimeTally helps you meet your obligations under the Working Time Regulations 1998 by maintaining accurate records of hours worked, breaks taken, and overtime. All data is timestamped and stored securely for HMRC audit defence.
How much does it cost?
TimeTally costs £2 per employee per month with all features included. There's a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. You can cancel anytime.
Can I export time tracking to payroll?
Yes. Approved time tracking can be exported directly to Xero, QuickBooks, or as a CSV file. The export includes hours, overtime, and pay calculations — ready to import into your payroll system.

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