Accounting Software Specialist Bright Announces New Cloud Based Payroll Product

Accounting software specialist, Bright, has announced the launch of a new cloud based version of its popular desktop payroll software, BrightPay.

Following demand from its customers, and in response to the increasing surge in businesses migrating to the cloud, its new software will seek to match the capabilities of its award-winning offline counterpart, which currently serves over 300,000 customers across the UK and Ireland, offering greater payroll flexibility and visibility for users.

The launch of BrightPay as an online payroll software addresses the growing demand for cloud based tools across the accounting industry – a trend that, as Gartner predicts, will be embraced by more than 85% of businesses by 2025.

While many of its functionalities will remain the same, its launch also introduces a series of new features, including the ability for multiple people to work on the same file simultaneously, ideal for collaborative working, as well as the ability to add multiple period end dates for any pay frequency.

Meanwhile, in addition to intuitive features like batch processing for bureaus and an employee self-serve tool to view payslips and annual leave allowances being introduced, importing from and exporting to CSV and direct payments are also to be rolled out at a later date in 2023.

Visually, the new cloud based software will remain true to its offline equivalent, featuring the same layout that customers will be familiar with; meaning those transitioning to its new offering will not require new training.

Commenting on its launch, Kevin McCallum, chief executive officer of Bright, said: “We know that BrightPay already does most of what our customers need, which is why we kept this new product close to its award-winning formula. We have, however, responded to the demand from our customers, and the wider drive towards cloud based software from the accounting and landscape, by providing our tried and tested software in a more accessible and collaborative format.

“Taking BrightPay online has allowed us to provide new, exciting tools that create a more holistic payroll suite, where all employees have something to gain. And, while our development teams continue to perfect the software’s initial offering over the next few months, we’re eager to hear from our customers about how it’s helping their business – especially as we prepare to roll-out even more innovative features over the course of the next few months.

“I believe that BrightPay will offer our customers more versatility, flexibility and transparency; benefits we know are crucial in today’s hybrid working environment.”

Bright’s new cloud based payroll offering is available on a monthly subscription basis.

For more information on BrightPay features, and details on how you can migrate, visit https://brightsg.com.