Features
Built for compliance. Designed for savings.
Every feature in Rocket Tronc exists to keep you HMRC-compliant, save you money on NI, and make your staff genuinely happier.
HMRC Compliant by Design — Not by Accident
Rocket Tronc bakes compliance into every distribution. Rules are enforced automatically, audit trails are generated in real-time, and your Troncmaster has everything they need at their fingertips.
- Automatic HMRC rule enforcement on every distribution
- Full audit trail with timestamped records for every pence
- Troncmaster independence controls built-in
- Real-time compliance dashboard with warnings
- Configurable rules per venue — points, hours, or hybrid
- Policy generator creates your TRONC policy document instantly
Save 13.8% Employer NI on Every Tip Distributed
A properly structured TRONC scheme with an independent Troncmaster means tips distributed through the scheme are exempt from employer National Insurance. For a 50-person venue, that's typically £25,000–£50,000 saved per year.
- 13.8% employer NI saving on all TRONC distributions
- Typical saving: £500–£2,000+ per employee per year
- Savings calculator shows your projected ROI before you start
- Rule-based eligibility ensures only qualifying distributions are NI-exempt
- Payroll export with TRONC amounts clearly separated
- ROI typically within the first month of operation
Transparent Tips = Happier, More Loyal Staff
In an industry with 30%+ annual turnover, tip transparency is a genuine retention tool. Employees see exactly how their share is calculated — no black boxes, no suspicion, just trust.
- Employees see their distribution breakdown in real time
- Fair points-based or hours-based allocation — your choice
- Recognition of seniority and role through configurable weighting
- Full transparency builds trust and reduces disputes
- Proven to reduce staff turnover in hospitality venues
- Distributions processed automatically — no waiting
Real-Time Data Across Every Venue
From daily TRONC totals to monthly payroll exports, everything is at your fingertips. Multi-venue operators get a unified view with drill-down per location.
- Live dashboard with TRONC totals, trends, and breakdowns
- Multi-venue roll-up with location drill-down
- One-click payroll exports (CSV, PDF)
- Automatic sync with your HR and POS systems
- Compliance reports ready for HMRC at any time
- Employee statements generated automatically
Integrations
Connects to your existing systems
Rocket Tronc syncs with your HR, POS, and payroll systems automatically.
More integrations coming soon: Lightspeed, Fourth, S4Labour
Ready to simplify your TRONC management?
See how Rocket Tronc can save you thousands in NI contributions while keeping your team happy and HMRC compliant.