National Payroll Week Special

National Payroll week is next week and we have a whole range of fun events lined up to celebrate and give payroll the recognition it deserves. From live webinars to quizzes – register now to avoid disappointment, as places are limited.

Customer Survey 2022 Results

Our customer survey results are in and we’re happy to announce that BrightPay have achieved a 99.1% customer satisfaction rating and a 98.9% customer support rating for 2022. Our Net Promoter Score was 71.4, putting us well above the industry average of 40 for B2B software and SaaS.

Security alert! Top 5 payroll security tips

There are a surprising number of bureaus that aren’t aware of the cyber-security threats we face today. Almost everything online is accessible at our fingertips, so just how safe is your clients’ data? In our latest guide, discover 5 top payroll security tips you can start offering your clients today.

6 exciting ways to boost the speed of your payroll

Tasks such as annual leave management, distributing payslips and backing up your payroll data can often be quite tedious and time-consuming. In this free guide, we’ll zoom in on 6 exciting ways cloud technology can help boost your payroll processes today.

How payroll and practice management work together

In our upcoming webinar on 22nd of September, see how your payroll and practice management software can work together to give your practice a more organised, streamlined and structured workflow. From automating your admin to speeding up your onboarding process – the opportunities are endless!

Warning from HMRC: Organised labour fraud

HMRC’s recent employer bulletin included warnings to employers on organised labour fraud. Organised labour fraud affects HMRC, businesses, employees, and the general public. Learn about the 3 types of fraud, and how to avoid it, in our latest blog post.

Save your practice over £20,000 a year

In this webinar, we will look at what’s most important to accountants and bureaus when choosing a payroll software - exactly how much value can it bring to your practice? We will also share results of our customer research to highlight how much time and money you can save by using BrightPay and BrightPay Connect.

5 ways to boost the efficiency of your payroll process

Join our most popular webinar for employers on the 7th of September, where our payroll experts will discuss 5 ways you can boost the efficiency of your payroll and HR processes by using next-generation cloud technology.

Free webinar: Secure and reliable ways to make payments to employees, subcontractors and HMRC [bureau]

Did you know that you can pay employees, subcontractors and HMRC, directly from your payroll software? In next week’s webinar, discover how payment platform, Modulr, can offer your practice faster, easier and more secure payments.

Free webinar: Manage your HR workload this summer (even on holidays) [employer]

Payroll and HR tasks can often overlap; from managing annual leave to backing up your payroll files. In our upcoming webinar, learn how you can streamline your business’ payroll and HR processes with cloud technology.

Last chance: Customer Survey 2022

It’s that time of year again, time for our annual customer survey! To take part, please click the link below. It should only take a few minutes, and we will be sharing the results in the coming months. This is the last chance to participate in the survey, as it will be closing very soon.

Save hours of time by letting clients enter payroll details themselves

Are you spending hours communicating back and forth with clients to retrieve payroll details? In our latest blog, discover how BrightPay’s client payroll entry feature can save you time and help streamline your practice.

Upgrade your business with BrightPay Connect

With BrightPay Connect your employees can:

• View and download a history of their payslips.
• Request annual leave directly from their smartphone.
• Access important HR documents from anywhere.

Why not book a free 15-minute demo to see how BrightPay Connect can help streamline your business.

7 steps to saving an hour of work each payroll run

Do you feel like your payroll process is inefficient? In this free guide, discover seven steps you can take to speed up the process, while also improving accuracy.

Payroll: There's an app for that

Improve employee satisfaction and make your life easier by introducing an employee app with powerful features that can be accessed securely, using their smartphone or tablet, from anywhere with an internet connection.

Staff left out of pocket due to almost 11,000 payroll errors

Employees at the supermarket giant Asda have been left up to £500 out of pocket due to an “issue” with their payroll system. This shows the real-life impact payroll errors can have, and is a reminder to employers of just how important it is to pay employees correctly and on time.

Virtual Summer Sessions for Accountants

Throughout the summer, AccountancyManager are bringing together industry experts, software vendors and practice owners to share insights and advice on eight key topics in the accounting industry. From growing your accountancy practice to the fundamentals of client communication, there’s something for everyone.

Get the most out of BrightPay by automating payroll processes

Join our upcoming webinar on the 7th of July, where you will discover how to automate your payroll process. Must-have features include batch-processing payslips, an online client portal, and the ability to send payroll entry and approval requests to clients, before you finalise the payroll.

The importance of automation and why you need it

Join our upcoming webinar on the 5th of July where you will discover how integration has transformed the world of payroll. Having integrated software applications can be incredibly convenient for the end-user. That’s why BrightPay integrates with various applications to automate many day-to-day tasks.

Increased NIC thresholds from 6th July 2022

The NIC thresholds are increasing from 6th July 2022. BrightPay has been updated to reflect these changes, so please ensure that you are using the latest version of the software. These rates will then automatically apply to payments due to be made on 6th July or later.

The new wave of payslip distribution

Say goodbye to the hours spent regenerating payslips or searching through files when employees want copies of their past payslips. With the employee app, employees will be able to access a complete history of their payslips through their smartphones, tablet or any internet browser. 

Save your practice over £20,000 per year

Discover in our new free guide, how you can save over £20,000 per year using BrightPay and BrightPay Connect. We’ll look at what’s most important to accountants when choosing payroll software, and exactly how much value it can bring to your practice.

Learn how practice management software could transform your business

Discover in our new free guide, how you can save over £20,000 per year using BrightPay and BrightPay Connect. We’ll look at what’s most important to accountants when choosing payroll software, and exactly how much value it can bring to your practice.

Tech is taking the pain out of payroll and payment processes

By integrating a reliable, real-time and efficient payments platform into your payroll system, your business can save a vast amount of time. Automate how you pay employees, subcontractors and HMRC, with Modulr. This will eliminate errors and improve data security.

Free webinar: The payroll opportunity in a digital world

It’s time to work smarter and faster when offering payroll services to your clients. Join our upcoming webinar on the 9th of June where BrightPay’s Marketing Manager, Rachel Quinn, will explore 6 current payroll trends, and how they can be used to transform your practice.

How API integration is shaping the future of payroll

During our upcoming webinar on the 16th of June, BrightPay will discuss the benefits of integrating your payroll and accounting software. Our experts will demonstrate how you can streamline the entire process from start to finish using API technology. 

Increased NIC thresholds from 6th July 2022

The NIC thresholds are increasing from 6th July 2022. BrightPay has been updated to reflect these changes, so please ensure that you are using the latest version of the software. These rates will then automatically apply to payments due to be made on 6th July or later.

Your guide to save time and money when processing payroll

Processing payroll for your clients can and should be profitable. In this guide, find out how using BrightPay and BrightPay Connect together, can help your practice save time and money. By introducing cloud innovation and automation, you can run payroll more efficiently while making a profit.

Easily manage summer annual leave

BrightPay Connect takes the stress out of managing annual leave. With a company-wide calendar and employee portal, your clients can easily approve holiday requests, on the go. The leave will automatically be added to the employee calendar, and synchronised to the payroll software. 

New feature: Nominal ledger mapping – custom items

As part of the BrightPay journal process, users can now add further adjustments to their payroll journal before posting into their accounting software. For example, to record HMRC Payment adjustments, such as employment allowance and recoverable statutory pay.

We want your feedback!

Last year, we introduced new prompts in BrightPay. Now, we want your feedback. Click here to complete a quick, 1-minute survey, so that we can evaluate these changes.