SimplePay

SimplePay is an online payroll software designed to streamline and automate payroll processes for small to medium-sized businesses. According to the vendor, SimplePay caters to the needs of human resources professionals, accountants, payroll administrators, small business owners, and startups. Whether you need to set up employee deductions, manage leave, or handle payroll submissions, SimplePay aims to provide a reliable solution to meet the payroll needs of various professions and industries.

Key Features

Employee Set Up: According to the vendor, SimplePay supports easy setup of deductions such as medical aid, pension, garnishee orders, and staff loans. It also accommodates different employee payment frequencies, including monthly, weekly, and fortnightly.

Leave Management: SimplePay claims to help manage leave in compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. It automatically accrues annual leave, calculates sick and compassionate leave entitlements, facilitates long-term leave like maternity leave, and handles unpaid leave for salaried workers.

Submissions: SimplePay claims to automatically calculate figures for monthly EMP201 submission to SARS and generate reports for easy copying onto the EMP201 return. It also allows for easy submission of monthly UIF declarations to the UIF and integrates with SARS e@syFile for electronic submission of IRP5s, IT3(a)s, and EMP501.

Activity Log: SimplePay offers an activity log feature to track changes made to payroll settings and employee data. According to the vendor, this log records the changes made and by whom.

Online Accessibility: SimplePay is an online software accessible from anywhere without the need for installation. According to the vendor, this allows for convenient management of payroll tasks remotely.

Legislative Compliance: SimplePay claims to automatically update to comply with South African payroll legislation, aiming to ensure that users stay up to date with the latest payroll requirements.

Data Security: According to the vendor, SimplePay ensures data security by securely backing up and storing payroll data on servers, eliminating the need for manual backups.

Integration with Accounting Software: SimplePay integrates with Xero online accounting and QuickBooks Online, aiming to facilitate efficient synchronization of payroll and accounting data.

Self-Service: SimplePay offers a self-service feature that allows employees to view payslips and request leave online. According to the vendor, this feature aims to reduce administrative burden.