Connected payroll software built for high-volume, high-trust operations.
Cloud payroll software built for high-volume, compliance-driven workflows
BrightPay is cloud-based payroll software designed for UK and Irish accountants and payroll bureaus managing multiple clients, tight deadlines, and evolving legislative requirements. It supports accurate payroll processing, controlled collaboration, and scalable bureau workflows in a secure cloud environment.
BrightPay helps practices reduce payroll risk, standardise processes, and manage client payroll confidently, even as volumes grow and regulations change.
What It Is
BrightPay is a professional payroll platform that supports end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients. It combines automated calculations, automatic legislative updates, multi-user access, and secure cloud hosting to support bureau-scale payroll operations.
As part of Bright’s software portfolio, BrightPay integrates with BrightBooks, BrightCIS, TimeKeeper and other products in the Bright portfolio to support connected payroll and accounting workflows, reducing duplication and improving data consistency.
Who It’s For
BrightPay is built for payroll professionals who need accuracy, control, and confidence at scale.
It’s designed for:
- Accountancy practices managing payroll alongside bookkeeping and accounts
- Payroll bureaus processing payroll for multiple employers
- Firms handling complex or high-volume payroll workloads
- Practices operating in regulated, compliance-heavy environments
- Teams requiring shared access to payroll files without version conflicts
BrightPay supports both single-user and multi-user workflows, without compromising control or data integrity.
Payroll Features Built for Accountants and Bureaus
BrightPay includes functionality designed specifically for practice and bureau payroll workflows.
- Multi-user Access
- Client self-service portal
- Employee self-service portal
- Batch processing
- Integrated with accounting software
- Pension integrations
- Batch coding notice changes
- Import and update employees easily
- Direct payments to employees & HMRC
- Payroll Reporting
Real-time multi-user access with controlled permissions
Team members can access BrightPay from anywhere, at any time. Whether you’re in the office, working from home, or even abroad, all you need is an internet connection to work on payroll in the cloud. Unlimited users can access the software and work on the same payroll file together, and changes will be visible in real-time.
Client self-service portal
The client portal allows payroll clients have access to financial information like payslips, payroll summaries, and HMRC details. They can also view personal employee records, leave entitlements, employer calendars, and manage the employee portal.
Employee self-service portal
Through the portal, employees can access their payslips and other payroll documents, request annual leave, request updates to their personal information, and view a calendar of all their past and scheduled leave.
Batch processing for efficient payroll runs
Batch processing allows you to work faster and check for coding notices, finalise payslips, and send any outstanding RTIs submissions to HMRC for multiple employers, all at the same time.
Integrated with accounting software
BrightPay has API integration with 8 different accounting software packages, including Xero, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, and QuickBooks. Simply send the payroll journal from BrightPay directly to your bookkeeping software.
Pension integrations
Customers of NEST, The People’s Pension, and Smart Pension can send contribution and enrolment files from BrightPay directly to their pension provider portal.
Batch coding notice changes
Streamline your payroll process by searching for and downloading coding notices directly within the payroll software. This ensures the payroll is always accurate.
Import and update employees easily
When you upgrade to our cloud-based payroll software, you won’t need to manually enter employee details. Get set up in no time by importing employees using a CSV or FPS file.
Direct payments to employees & HMRC
BrightPay is integrated with payment platform Modulr, allowing direct payments to employees and HMRC 24/7, 365 days a year. Payments are processed within 90 seconds, meaning timely payments and less chance of errors.
Comprehensive payroll and compliance reporting
Choose from over 100 data items and select which employees to include in a report. Reports can be emailed, printed, exported to PDF, or saved for future use.
Benefits & Outcomes
1. Reduce payroll risk
Automatic legislative updates and built-in validation help reduce errors caused by manual calculations or outdated rules, supporting more confident payroll processing.
2. Scale payroll services without adding complexity
BrightPay supports high-volume payroll processing with batch workflows and multi-user access, allowing teams to scale client numbers without losing control.
3. Improve team collaboration
Multiple users can work in the same payroll file in real time, with changes visible immediately. This reduces duplication, version issues, and handover friction.
4. Maintain consistent, review-ready payroll data
Standardised workflows and clear reporting help practices maintain clean payroll records that are easier to review, audit, and reconcile.
5. Support connected accounting workflows
Integration with BrightBooks and BrightAccountsProduction helps align payroll data with bookkeeping and accounts workflows, reducing re-keying and reconciliation gaps.
Why Bright?
BrightPay is designed specifically for compliance-driven professional work. Compared to general payroll tools, BrightPay provides:
- Compliance built into payroll workflows
- Automatic legislative updates that reduce manual oversight
- Practice- and bureau-ready scalability
- Consistent workflows across the Bright ecosystem
- Real human support from payroll specialists
This allows practices to deliver payroll services with greater confidence and less operational stress.
How It Works
BrightPay supports a clear, structured payroll process:
- Client payroll data is entered or imported securely
- Calculations update automatically in line with legislation
- Payroll runs are processed using batch workflows where appropriate
- Multiple users collaborate in real time
- Payroll outputs are reviewed and approved
- Payments are processed accurately
- Records remain accessible for reporting and compliance review
FAQs
Is BrightPay suitable for managing multiple payroll clients?
Yes. BrightPay is designed to support multi-client payroll processing for accountants and payroll bureaus.
Can multiple team members work in BrightPay at the same time?
Yes. BrightPay supports real-time multi-user access with controlled permissions.
Does BrightPay integrate with accounting software?
BrightPay integrates with various products in the Bright ecosystem to support a variety of workflows.
Does BrightPay update automatically when payroll rules change?
Yes. BrightPay updates automatically when payroll legislation changes.
Is BrightPay suitable for high-volume payroll processing?
Yes. BrightPay supports batch processing and scalable workflows designed for bureau environments.
BrightPay Pricing
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- Access on any device
- Employee portal
- Unlimited users
- Pensions integration
- HMRC compliant
- Journal integration
- Automatic updates
- Expert support
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