25 Years of Irish Payroll Experience
Less Payroll Work. More Control
Big Red Cloud Payroll helps Irish employers, HR teams and accountants calculate pay live, check figures and prepare payslips.
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Irish Payroll Expertise, Now Online
Big Red Cloud Payroll brings 25 years of Irish payroll experience to your browser. Built for business owners, accountants and HR teams, it helps you manage pay together without being tied to an office computer.
Give HR and payroll their own logins, so employee details and payruns can be managed by the right people. Apply permissions for each area, with separate access for entering payroll and submitting it when ready.
Cloud Convenience
Run payroll using your browser with nothing to install.
Work Together Now
Have HR and payroll work together with separate logins.
Payslips by Email
Email password-protected payslips to staff each payday.
Automatic Backups
Keep payroll data backed up without any manual routine.
How It Works
Your Payroll, From Start to Finish
Enter hours, salary and other pay in one grid. Tax and take-home pay update as you type, so you can see result straight away. Review everyone together, with warnings to help you spot problems.
For starters and leavers, salary is adjusted from their dates. As you have checked the figures, finalise payroll, send submissions and create the bank file needed to arrange employee payments.
Your Next Payrun
Your Payroll in Steps
Follow your payroll from entering pay to preparing payments, with simple checks to help you review each stage.
- Enter hours and watch pay totals update live.
- Check the totals and review payroll warnings.
- Finalise the payrun and send the submissions.
- Create bank payment files and email payslips.
Less Admin
Fewer Tasks Between You and Your Business
Simpler Year Changes
Start each payroll year without a manual changeover. Your records stay together, so you can look back whenever you need them.
ROS Without the Fuss
Upload your certificate once and assign it across companies and users. Renew it centrally and get warnings before it expires.
Corrections Recorded
Correct payroll mistakes while keeping a record of what changed. Each adjustment is tracked, so you can review history later.
Moving from Big Red Book?
Move to Cloud Payroll Without Starting from Zero
Bring your employee details and payroll history from Big Red Book Payroll. No retyping, no starting over. Keep familiar payroll steps, with guidance from the support team you know.
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Built for You
Payroll That Fits Your Working Day
Busy Business Owners
An employee joins mid-month. Their salary is adjusted for the days worked, giving you one less calculation to make on payday.
Accountants & Agents
A client asks about last year’s payroll. Find payroll records and report across years, with client companies under one login.
HR and Payroll Teams
HR updates a starter’s details while payroll prepares their pay. Colleagues handle their task with access set for their role.
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Payroll Plans
Find the Right Fit for Your Payroll
Payroll LiteKeep your small team moving.
€399 / year
Excluding VAT
- 1 company · up to 3 active employees
- Run payroll for up to three people. Replace someone who leaves without moving to a bigger plan.
Payroll PlusMore people. Room to grow.
€545 / year
Excluding VAT
- 1 company · unlimited employees
- Run payroll for as many employees as you need. Add companies for €199 per company, per year.
Payroll BureauBuilt for your client portfolio.
€1299 / year
Excluding VAT
- Unlimited companies · unlimited employees
- Run all your client payrolls from one login.
Free Training & Certification
Learn Practical Payroll Skills with Big Red Book
Fully funded by ETB, this online course covers common payroll tasks using Big Red Book Payroll. Learn at your own pace, with scheduled live support and software included during the course.
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Tell us how many people you pay and companies you manage and we can help you compare plans.
Moving from BRB
Hear how your employee details and payroll history can move from Big Red Book to the cloud.
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Managing payroll for clients? Talk to us about user access, team permissions and reporting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about payroll plans, working with your team, staff payslips and moving your records from Big Red Book to the cloud.
What is Big Red Cloud Payroll?
Big Red Cloud Payroll is browser-based payroll software for Irish businesses, accountants and payroll bureaus. It brings pay calculations, payslips, reporting and Revenue and Auto Enrolment submissions into one place.
Which payroll plan should I choose?
Payroll Lite covers one company and up to 3 employees in any one payroll year. Payroll Plus covers one company with unlimited employees. Payroll Bureau supports unlimited companies and unlimited employees for those managing multiple payrolls.
Can I use Big Red Cloud Payroll on a Mac?
Yes. You can access it through a browser on a Mac or PC with an internet connection. There is no desktop software to install.
Can HR, payroll staff and my accountant work together?
Yes. Each user has their own login, and an administrator controls what they can view or change. HR can maintain employee details while payroll staff prepare payruns. Entering payroll and submitting it can have separate permissions.
Can I move my existing Big Red Book Payroll data?
Yes. The migration tool brings employee details and payroll history across from Big Red Book Payroll, without requiring you to re-enter them. Earlier years are available to view and report on as read-only history. Contact our team to confirm the historical years supported for your data.
What if I use a different payroll provider?
Tell us which software you use and what you need to transfer. Our team can discuss the available options and any preparation needed before you move.
Can I run weekly and monthly payroll?
Yes. Big Red Cloud Payroll supports weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll, so you can work with the pay frequency your business uses.
How do employees receive their payslips?
Payslips can be emailed with password protection or printed. An employee self-service portal or app is not included in the first release.
Does it support Revenue and Auto Enrolment submissions?
Yes. You can manage Revenue PAYE, Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) and Auto Enrolment submissions from one submission centre. Each has its own status, so you can see what is pending, confirmed or needs attention.
Do I need to set up a new company every payroll year?
No. Each company continues into the next payroll year without a manual year-end rollover. Your records stay together, and you can report across years from one login.
How do I access Big Red Cloud support?
Big Red Cloud provides comprehensive customer support through multiple channels, so you always get the help you need. Our team is available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and you can reach us by phone, email, live chat, or make use of our extensive online resources.
In addition to direct support, you’ll have access to:
- Step-by-step guides and video tutorials available anytime
- Interactive webinars and community forums to connect and learn
- Professional development accounting courses to boost your skills
If you’d like to get in touch, you can contact us by phone in Ireland at +353 (0)1 204 8300 or in the UK at 0161 250 0825, or by email at info@bigredcloud.com. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
