SimplePay
SimplePay is a payroll platform for South Africa, Ireland, and the UK that accounting firms use to process client payroll with local tax compliance built in.
Gusto
Website: gusto.com
Gusto is a cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR platform for small to medium-sized US businesses. It covers automated payroll processing, federal/state/local tax calculations and filings, benefits administration, employee onboarding, and time tracking.
Accounting firms frequently recommend and manage Gusto for their small business clients. The platform offers a dedicated accountant dashboard where firms can run payroll, review reports, and manage multiple client accounts from a single login. Gusto’s partner program provides accounting firms with free access, client referral tools, and training resources. Payroll data integrates directly with QuickBooks, Xero, and FreshBooks, simplifying the bookkeeping reconciliation process.
Gusto is well-reviewed for its user interface and ease of setup. It is best suited for small US businesses (1–100+ employees) and the accounting firms that serve them, particularly those looking for a payroll solution that clients can partially self-manage with firm oversight.
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KeyPay
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