Brain Payroll
Driven by the idea of managing the people in the best possible way, Brain Payroll created innovative payroll software to address existing issues and perform more complicated tasks with ease, processing multiple company payrolls at speed with high accuracy.
Brain Payroll received its HMRC recognition in March 2017 leading to the birth of Brain Payroll UK Limited in 2018.
The company’s ‘People’ oriented approach helped Brain Payroll win the trust of many Accountancy Firms and Payroll Bureaus within one year of introduction. It’s growing popularity has enabled Brain Payroll to process Circa 1 Million+ Payslips in a very short time.
Direct API – ready
This payroll platform integrates with the Smart Pension API. It is the easiest way to send us your payroll and pension data (also known as "one click" or "direct integration"). The process simply involves you clicking a button on your payroll platform, which sends the data directly to Smart Pension.
API – coming soon
API integration is coming soon for this payroll platform. The process will involve you clicking a button on your payroll platform, which will send your payroll and pension data directly to Smart Pension.
Direct API – not available
This payroll platform does not integrate with the Smart Pension API.
Excel and CSV – ready
This payroll platform supports Excel and CSV upload. The process involves you manually filling in an Excel template or CSV template that we provide. You then upload it to the Smart Pension assessment tool. We run the assessment and calculate the pension contributions for you.
Excel and CSV - coming soon
This payroll platform does not support Excel and CSV upload.
Excel and CSV - not available
This payroll platform does not support Excel and CSV upload.
API through Middleware – ready
Some providers such as Pensionsync, AE Exchange and Aeclipse provide a bridge between your payroll software and Smart Pension. You'll need to create an account and pay the middleware provider, though this is usually only a few pounds per month. To find out more, visit our Middleware partners page.
Middleware – coming soon
Middleware integration is coming soon for this payroll platform. If you want to use it, you'll need to create an account and pay the middleware provider, though this is usually only a few pounds per month. To find out more, visit our Middleware partners page.
API through Middleware – not available
This integration is not available. If you want to use it, you'll need to create an account and pay the middleware provider, though this is usually only a few pounds per month. To find out more, visit our Middleware partners page.
PAPDIS – ready
This payroll platform supports PAPDIS integration (Payroll And Pension Data Interface Standard). PAPDIS is a standard format for moving payroll and pension data between platforms. The process involves you downloading a PAPDIS file from your payroll platform, then uploading it to Smart Pension.
PAPDIS – coming soon
PAPDIS integration (Payroll and Pension Data Interface Standard) is coming soon for this payroll platform. The process will involve you downloading a PAPDIS file from your payroll platform, then uploading it to Smart Pension.
PAPDIS – not available
This payroll platform does not support PAPDIS (Payroll and Pension Data Interface Standard) integration.
What is middleware?
Middleware is a software that acts as a connector between different products, applications and services and can be accessed through APIs (Application Programming Interface). Middleware helps to enable the seamless communication between your payroll and pensions by integrating them onto one convenient platform.
To find out more, visit our Middleware partners page.
Working with our payroll partners
The Smart Pension platform integrates seamlessly with most common payroll software. However, we are not responsible for and do not accept any liability for any third party, supplier or partner websites or applications. That includes the use, content, performance, security, functionality, accuracy and privacy of such websites and applications, and availability of links to them.
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