Bright continues to invest in payroll professionals with the acquisition of The Payroll Centre and ACT Platform

At Bright, we’re proud to announce that we have acquired The Payroll Centre, the largest payroll education provider in the UK with 25 years of experience supporting payroll professionals.

The Payroll Centre is best known for its comprehensive annual payroll update days and ongoing membership support—helping payroll teams stay informed and compliant with the ever-changing legislative landscape.

Since our inception, Bright has always been committed to payroll professionals, delivering innovative software solutions and exceptional customer support. This acquisition strengthens Bright’s offering by combining high-quality software with in-depth education, providing users with a holistic solution from payroll software to continuous professional development.

As part of this, we’re thrilled to bring the ACT platform to our customers. Developed by The Payroll Centre and powered by a unique Payroll Competency Model, ACT uses tailored assessments and an intuitive traffic light dashboard to highlight where your team can upskill or refresh their knowledge in legislation and compliance. This helps reduce operational risk and ensures your team has the confidence and understanding to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services.

Shane Ormsby, our General Manager of Payroll Services, says:
“At Bright, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We know that trusted payroll content and ongoing professional development are key to staying compliant and delivering outstanding service. By bringing The Payroll Centre into Bright, we’re combining their respected UK payroll expertise with our award-winning payroll software.

The ACT platform empowers payroll teams to reach their full potential while reducing the risks associated with managing payroll — making sure every team member has the right understanding of payroll legislation and the confidence to do their job well.”

Speaking about the acquisition, Neil Hollister, CEO of the Payroll Centre said:

“We are very excited to be part of Bright and to provide a unique payroll education offering to our clients and the payroll industry. We are the only organisation able to offer services from assessment, through training, qualifications and membership across the UK and Ireland”

For all our existing customers, this means you now have access to the combined expertise of Bright and The Payroll Centre. Whether you’re processing payroll or diving deeper into legislative details, we’ve got you covered.

To find out more about how The Payroll Centre and ACT can transform your payroll function and support your team’s ongoing development, please visit www.thepayrollcentre.co.uk

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