Employee booking time off on the TimeTally mobile app
Built for Small Business

Leave Management for UK Small Businesses

Purpose-built leave tracking for teams of 5–200. No spreadsheets, no complexity — just simple holiday and absence management that works from day one.

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Manager approving a holiday leave request in TimeTally

Approve Leave in Seconds, Not Days

When an employee submits a holiday request, managers get an email notification and can approve or decline in one click — no login required. No more missed messages or verbal requests that get forgotten.

Approve from email or the app

Managers click approve directly from the notification email — no need to log in. The request is handled instantly.

See the full picture before deciding

The approval screen shows the remaining balance and who else is off on those dates — so you can make an informed decision.

Instant employee notification

Employees receive an email the moment their request is approved or declined — no chasing, no uncertainty.

Pro-Rata and UK Compliance, Built In

Stop manually calculating holiday entitlement. TimeTally automatically handles part-time workers, mid-year starters, and UK bank holiday rules — so every employee always gets the right allowance.

Part-time pro-rata

Entitlement is calculated automatically from contracted hours — 3 days per week gives 16.8 days, handled correctly every time.

Mid-year starters and leavers

Employees who join partway through the leave year get the correct proportional entitlement calculated automatically from their start date.

UK bank holidays handled

Choose whether UK bank holidays are included in or added on top of the statutory 28-day entitlement — with England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland handled separately.

Pro-rata holiday entitlement calculation in TimeTally
Employer leave request overview on the TimeTally mobile app

Manage Leave from Anywhere

Small business owners don’t sit at a desk all day. With the TimeTally iOS app, you can approve requests, check team availability, and manage leave from anywhere.

Staff request leave from their phone

No more texts or WhatsApp messages. Employees submit requests through the app — managers are notified instantly.

Team overview at a glance

See all pending requests, who’s off this week, and current balances — without needing to be in the office.

Spot clashes before approving

The approval screen shows who else is off on the same dates, so you never accidentally leave a shift uncovered.

See Your Whole Team’s Leave at a Glance

One calendar view shows who’s off, who’s requested time off, and where you might have cover gaps. No more guessing or checking a shared spreadsheet.

Team holiday calendar showing all employee leave across the month in TimeTally

Spot clashes before they happen

See when multiple people have requested the same dates and flag conflicts before approving.

Plan cover weeks ahead

Managers see the full leave picture well in advance so the right people are always available.

All leave types colour-coded

Holiday, sick leave, TOIL, and other types are shown in different colours so the calendar is easy to read.

Everything a Small Business Needs

One tool replaces the spreadsheet, the WhatsApp group, and whatever else you’ve been patching together.

Set up in minutes

Add your team, set entitlements and working patterns, and go live. No IT department needed — most businesses are tracking leave within an hour.

All UK leave types included

Annual leave, sick leave, TOIL, compassionate leave, and maternity and paternity leave — all tracked separately with their own balances.

Carryover policies

Set maximum carryover days and expiry dates. Balances reset automatically at year end — no manual adjustments needed.

Time Tracking included

Get timesheet management and leave tracking in one tool. No need to pay for two separate systems.

UK compliance built in

Statutory 5.6 weeks entitlement, bank holiday rules, and Working Time Regulations are all calculated automatically — nothing to configure.

Payroll exports

Export approved leave data via CSV or sync directly with Xero and QuickBooks — no manual reconciliation.

Works for Your Type of Business

TimeTally is used by small businesses across industries where getting leave right matters.

Restaurants & Hospitality

Manage leave across shift workers, part-time staff, and seasonal employees. Never be short-staffed on a busy weekend again.

Retail

Track holiday entitlement across varied working patterns and multiple locations. Approve requests without losing track of cover.

Care & Healthcare

Ensure adequate cover with team calendar visibility. Track sick leave and absences accurately for compliance requirements.

Cleaning & Field Services

Manage leave for mobile teams spread across client sites. Managers approve requests from anywhere via the app.

Construction & Trades

Track holidays and absences for site-based workers. Mobile access from any job site, no laptop needed.

Professional Services

Manage leave alongside billable hours. See team availability for project planning without separate systems.

Every absence type. One tracker.

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Annual Leave

Track statutory and contractual holiday entitlement, carry-over, and pro-rata calculations.

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Sick Leave

Record self-certified and doctor-certified sick leave. Track Bradford Factor scores automatically.

TOIL

Accrue, request, and track time off in lieu from overtime and on-call callouts.

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Compassionate Leave

Create custom leave types for compassionate, bereavement, and other special circumstances.

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Parental Leave

Track maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave alongside regular annual leave.

Custom Leave

Any custom leave type you need — configured with its own rules, entitlement, and approval flow.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One price. Every feature. No surprises.

£2/employee/month

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

10 employees = £20/month • 50 employees = £100/month

Holiday tracking & leave management
Pro-rata and bank holiday calculations
All leave types (sick, TOIL, maternity, etc.)
Carryover policy management
One-click manager approvals
Team calendar overview
iOS app for staff and managers
Timesheet management included
Xero and QuickBooks export
Admin users at no extra cost

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I set up leave management for my small business?

Most small businesses are fully set up within an hour. Add your employees, set their entitlements and working patterns, and you're ready to start managing leave. No IT support needed — if you can use email, you can set up TimeTally.

What size team is TimeTally designed for?

TimeTally works brilliantly for businesses with 5 to 200 employees. Whether you're a small shop with 5 staff or a growing company with 150, the system scales with you. Add or remove employees anytime without changing your plan.

Does TimeTally handle UK holiday entitlement correctly?

Yes. TimeTally is built specifically for UK businesses. Statutory 5.6 weeks entitlement, bank holidays, pro-rata calculations for part-timers, and mid-year starter adjustments are all handled automatically.

Can I track sick leave and other absence types?

Absolutely. TimeTally lets you create unlimited custom leave types — sick leave, TOIL, compassionate leave, and anything else your business needs. Each type has its own colour, icon, and allowance settings.

Is timesheet tracking included or does it cost extra?

Timesheet tracking is included in the standard £2/employee/month price. You get timesheet management, leave tracking, and scheduling all in one tool — no need to pay for separate systems.

Can I replace my spreadsheet with TimeTally?

That's exactly what TimeTally is designed for. Add your employees, configure their entitlements, and TimeTally takes over the calculations, tracking, and record-keeping you've been doing manually. Most businesses save several hours per week.

Can employees see their own holiday balance?

Yes. Every employee gets their own dashboard showing remaining holiday balance, pending requests, and upcoming approved leave. This eliminates the most common question managers hear: 'How many days do I have left?'

Does TimeTally support leave carryover?

Yes. You can configure carryover policies per leave type — including maximum days allowed to carry over and an expiry date for carried-over days. TimeTally applies the rules automatically at the start of each new leave year.

Loved by UK small businesses

Real reviews from TimeTally customers

Setup was dead simple and the team just got on with it. Got everyone up and running in an afternoon with no help needed. Does everything we need for timesheets and holidays without the faff.
SM

S.M.

Has completely changed how I handle timesheets. Used to dread it every week — now it takes me minutes. Really easy to get around and my staff picked it up straight away.
JT

J.T.

Started using it just for rotas but quickly realised it does loads more. The timesheets and leave management are great, and it even handles TOIL and overtime which I wasn't expecting. Use it for everything now.
RK

R.K.

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Your Team Deserves Better Than a Spreadsheet

Join UK small businesses that switched from spreadsheets to simple, proper leave management — in less than an hour.