We are pleased to announce that BrightPay Payroll Software 2025/26 for both Desktop and Cloud is available to download now. 

Due to a large number of calls and emails your wait time may be a little longer than usual. We appreciate your understanding during this busy period.

Click here to access our Year End Hub

BrightPay Startup Window


The columns on the BrightPay startup screen can be customised to suit your requirements. 

a) To set or change the order of the columns to appear on the startup window, simply right click on the open employer screen and select 'Choose Columns'

 

b)  Tick the desired columns

c) If you also wish to change the ordering of the employers, select the relevant 'Order by' and click 'OK'

 

 

 

The startup window will now be updated to reflect the column selection.
 

Please note: the BrightPay startup window also remembers its size, position, etc between launches. 

Need help? Support is available at 0345 9390019 or brightpayuksupport@brightsg.com.

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