Running payroll might not sound glamorous, but for many accountants and bookkeepers, it’s a satisfying, profitable part of the job. That said, one of the biggest early decisions you’ll make is who you want to work with: lots of smaller clients with simple payrolls? Or a few larger payroll clients with more complexity?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but at FreshPay, we’re here to make either path as simple as possible. So, let’s look at the pros, cons, and key things to consider when it comes to low vs high-volume payroll clients… and how FreshPay fits right in.
Low-Volume Payroll Clients
Think: director-only payrolls, small teams, or startups. These are usually quicker to run, with fewer changes each month. But don’t be fooled – they can stack up fast.
If you’ve ever spent a full afternoon processing what should have been “easy” payrolls, you know how admin-heavy this can become when you’re handling dozens at a time. And more manual work can mean more room for error.
Luckily, that’s where FreshPay’s automations come in. For example, you can set up director-only payrolls to run automatically – so each month, your RTI submissions, payslips, tax code changes, and more are handled for you. You pick the date, we do the rest.
💡 Bonus: Our intuitive system reduces the need for constant manual adjustments, freeing up your time to focus on higher-value work (or just to breathe a little!).
High-Volume Payroll Clients
On the flip side, large-scale payroll can feel intimidating. More employees mean more data, more deadlines, and more chances for things to go wrong.
Sometimes these high-volume payroll clients are ones you’ve already worked with, and as their business grows, so does their headcount. While that’s great for them (and you), it can catch you off guard if your software isn’t built to scale.
That’s why we’ve built FreshPay with your growth in mind. Our pricing is based per employer, not per employee – so whether your client has 2 employees or 200, you can support their success.
We also make bulk tasks a breeze: import hours, adjust pay rates, and apply templates across large teams in just a few clicks. Everything from FPS and EPS submissions to payslips can be automated, meaning your bigger clients don’t have to mean bigger headaches.
A Better Way to Pay
Whether you’re managing one payroll or 100, getting employees paid should be easy. We’ve built in a fast, simple CSV export that you (or your client) can use with any payment provider.
But if you want to take it to the next level? Our founders swear by Telleroo and Mimo, which offer instant, secure, and frictionless payments. Authorise the payment and you’re good to go.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, you don’t have to pick sides. With FreshPay, you have the peace of mind that you can take on both low and high-volume payroll clients with confidence.
✅ Automated director payrolls? Sorted.
✅ Bulk editing for large teams? Done.
✅ Clear, real-time portals for clients and their employees? Absolutely.
🎯 Want to see our cloud payroll software in action? Try our 30 day free trial or book a demo with our team and let’s show you around.
