What Paycheck Plus does

Paycheck Plus is an Irish-headquartered outsourced payroll service provider operating across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and more than 135 countries through its membership in the IRIS Group. Founded in 2006 by CEO Anne Reilly and based in Drogheda, Co. Louth, with a regional UK office in Manchester, the company processes over €650 million in annual payroll payments and issues 300,000+ payslips per year for a client base that ranges from SMEs to large multinationals (Harvey Norman, Holland & Barrett, Krispy Kreme, The Range, Boojum, Cargotec, Caffe Nero, Yo Sushi, Techrete, Aircoach, Ashdale Care, GPA). More than 40% of business is derived from overseas companies operating in Ireland or the UK.

The company's technology stack is anchored by Paycheck Plus Engage, a proprietary next-generation payroll software platform providing consolidated payroll workflows, real-time dashboards, bespoke reporting, compliance tracking, HR-system and accounting-system integration, and a 24/7 employee payslip portal. Underlying processing is built on best-of-breed platforms including Sage Micropay and Megapay, reinforced by multi-layer automated and manual accuracy controls (self-reported 99.99% accuracy), a clean-room data-handling environment, and ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISAE 3402 Type II accreditations. The ~20-person payroll team is fully IPASS/CIPP-qualified and supported by a three-year graduate programme.

Paycheck Plus generates revenue primarily through per-employee managed-service fees for fully outsourced payroll processing, supplemented by payroll consultancy, IPASS/CIPP-accredited training, international HR services, executive payroll, accountant channel services, and recurring subscription elements bundled within the Engage platform. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to client size, pay frequency, and complexity. Distribution is consultative direct sales supported by content marketing, paid search and LinkedIn, industry events (including the Payroll Professionals Ireland Awards), the IRIS Group referral network, and a recently announced SME-focused channel partnership with HRLocker (November 2025).

Name

Paycheck Plus

Legal name

Paycheck Plus

Website

https://paycheckplus.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paycheck Plus is an Irish-headquartered outsourced payroll bureau processing over €650M in annual payroll payments for SMEs and multinational clients across Ireland, the UK, and 135+ countries via the IRIS Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payroll Outsourcing Services

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing) (BPAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Payroll Processing (BPACAIAA), Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB), Global Payroll & Multi-Country Payroll Management (BPACAHAC)

Keywords

• Outsourced payroll services
• Payroll bureau
• Payroll processing
• Payroll compliance
• International payroll

Headquarters

HQ city

Drogheda

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Outsourced Payroll Processing: Fully managed payroll outsourcing service where Paycheck Plus acts as the client's payroll department. Fees are based on the number of employees, frequency of pay (weekly, fortnightly, monthly), and individual client requirements. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Payroll Consultancy and Advisory: Specialist payroll consultancy services including process reviews, system implementation, payroll audits, and LEGISLATION compliance advisory. Provided as standalone or bundled service.
3. Payroll Training: IPASS and CIPP-accredited payroll training programmes, including the graduate programme combining study for qualifications with on-the-job training over a three-year period.
4. HR Services and Additional Payroll Services: Supplementary services including employee rewards and incentives, employee helpline and workshops, company registration, redundancy management, tips and gratuities management, and international HR.
5. Payroll Software Subscription: Paycheck Plus Engage software offered as part of the managed payroll service, providing payroll processing, reporting, analytics, and self-service capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Paycheck Plus is a fully outsourced payroll service provider operating in Ireland, the UK, and internationally. The company combines its proprietary Paycheck Plus Engage payroll software with a team of IPASS/CIPP-qualified payroll professionals to deliver end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, employee payslip access, and consultancy services to organisations ranging from SMEs to large multinationals.

Product overview

Paycheck Plus operates as a payroll outsourcing service provider offering a portfolio of products anchored by Paycheck Plus Engage, its next-generation payroll software platform. The core offering includes outsourced payroll processing for Irish, UK, and international clients, complemented by specialist services such as payroll consultancy, training, audits, and HR services. Client-facing software includes Paycheck Plus Engage for payroll management with reporting/analytics capabilities, and the Payslip Portal for employee self-service access to payslips. The service supports organisations ranging from sole traders to large multinational corporations, processing over €650 million in payroll payments annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Paycheck Plus Engage: Next-generation payroll software platform providing payroll consolidation, reporting and analytics, employee self-service, and compliance tracking functionality.

Products and services

• Irish Payroll Outsourcing Fully outsourced payroll service for Irish-based organisations, handling PAYE, PRSI, USC, and all Irish payroll compliance requirements.
• UK Payroll Outsourcing Outsourced payroll services for UK-based organisations, covering RTI submissions, PAYE, National Insurance, and UK statutory requirements.
• International Payroll Services Global payroll processing and legislative compliance services spanning more than 135 countries through IRIS Group membership.
• Payroll Consultancy Services Expert advisory services including LEAN payroll consultancy, payroll training, payroll audits, WRC inspection assistance, and redundancy management.
• Executive Payroll Service Specialised payroll processing service for executive-level compensation including complex benefits, share options, and deferred compensation.
• Outsourced Payroll for Accountants Tailored payroll outsourcing service designed for accounting firms to offer payroll services to their clients.
• Tips and Gratuities Management (TRONCS) Management and reporting service for tips and gratuities ensuring compliance with TRONCS legislation.
• Employee Rewards, Incentives and Bonuses Administration of employee incentive programmes, bonuses, and rewards including benefit-in-kind calculations.
• Employee Helpline and Workshops Support services for employees including helpline and educational workshops on payroll-related topics.
• Company Registration (Ireland and UK) Assistance with employer registration and company setup in Ireland and the UK for organisations expanding into new markets.
• International HR Services HR support services for organisations with international workforces spanning multiple countries.
• Paycheck Plus Engage (Payroll Software) Next-generation payroll software that consolidates payroll processes into a workflow with data access, visibility, reporting, analytics, and compliance tracking. Delivered as part of the managed payroll service.
• Payslip Portal Employee self-service portal providing convenient and secure access to payslips and relevant tax documents 24/7 from any device.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% accuracy rate across all payroll processed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HRLockercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Strategic partnership announced November 2025 to provide integrated payroll and HR solutions for SMEs across Ireland and the UK. The partnership addresses the lack of integration between HR systems and payroll services, offering a unified platform to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. A phased rollout is scheduled for Q4 2025, with additional resources including a webinar planned to help employers prepare for Ireland's auto-enrolment pension scheme.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Immedis: Sister company under the IRIS Group, providing international and multi-country payroll services to global enterprises. Comparable as a sibling within the parent group competing in cross-border payroll.
• KeyPay: Cloud-native UK and Ireland payroll platform with bureau-style service wrappers targeting accountants and SMEs. Closest cloud SaaS analogue to Paycheck Plus' Engage offering and SME pitch.
• Cintra HR & Payroll Services: UK and Ireland focused payroll and HR outsourcing provider with a similar SMB-to-enterprise client base. Direct competitor for UK and Irish managed payroll mandates.
• Moorepay: UK-based payroll outsourcing and HCM provider serving SMEs and mid-market employers. Most directly comparable in business model and customer segment to Paycheck Plus within the UK regional payroll market.

Emerging players

• Paycircle: UK cloud payroll and auto-enrolment platform with a strong accountant-channel distribution model. Emerging direct competitor for SME and accountancy-firm payroll referrals.

Broad incumbents

• SD Worx: Pan-European HR and payroll provider with established UK and Ireland operations. Comparable as a managed payroll outsourcer for SMEs and large enterprises, though SD Worx sits at materially larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• ADP: Global payroll and HCM incumbent serving enterprises of all sizes in Ireland and the UK. Competes with Paycheck Plus on enterprise mandates, particularly multinational account wins.
• Ceridian / Dayforce: Cloud HCM and payroll platform with strong UK and Ireland presence across mid-market and enterprise. Comparable in targeting complex multi-country payroll under a SaaS-plus-services model.

Others

• Sage: Provider of Sage Micropay and Megapay, the underlying payroll engine that Paycheck Plus builds its managed service on. Relevant as both technology infrastructure and adjacent payroll SaaS competitor.
• IRIS Software Group: Parent group of Paycheck Plus and a broader UK/Irish HR, payroll and accountancy software portfolio. Relevant as the strategic owner dictating international capability and capital access for the subject.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PaycheckPlus

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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