Payescape Reviews 

PayEscape is essentially is a self-service, web-based software that is easy to use, and easy to pick up without having a vast amount of payroll knowledge.
It has a lot of automated elements, such as DPS tax code updates from HMRC, and recurring pay elements such as car allowances/ monthly bonus' etc., available to configure.
Personally, my favourite feature of the software is having the autonomy to upload the monthly pay template (if using) for any adjustments such as overtime, sick, lost time etc., and then having the ability to create a pay run and download the report pack for review. If I've missed anything it's very easy to delete the pay run, adjust the template, upload & re-run. Having that flexibility is invaluable to me, having had no formal payroll training. With other providers in the past, I've had to provide the template in a portal and wait for it to be processed by a clerk before the reports were provided. With this system, the payroll run & reports are ready in 60 seconds!
As with any piece of software, it has its little foibles and the odd bug, but there are regular software updates which see new features added and UI enhancements.

Further, the customer support provided by the client contact group is excellent. We have our own personal contact, Joel, who addresses all of our queries & questions, often replying within a few hours. We're not waiting for days, as per our previous provider.
There are plenty of 'How To' documents available within the software. However, when we have new requests, Joel doesn't just action the request, we'll often get a detailed email reply with an explanation of how to perform the alterations in future. It's almost like having a tutor at hand.

Overall, very happy with it.

Our account manager was excellent at managing our payroll ahead of time and was quick to jump on an issues that were raised.

I audit one of Payescape's clients. When we began auditing our client's payroll, Anna went out of her way to help me with it. She explained how their payroll worked and how best to test it. Thanks Anna!

The service we receive from our consultant Terri is always very prompt and extremely helpful and efficient.

We're lucky to have had Payescape's support in setting up our HR payroll system from the ground floor.

A special thank you goes to Melissa, our key contact point, for her exceptional customer service mindset which exceeds expectations. She has ability to understand our business and work as a true partner. Her flexibility in collaborating with us on urgent issues has been invaluable, ensuring everything is resolved quickly.

Payescape and Melissa's contributions have been instrumental in ensuring our employees receive their paychecks smoothly, ultimately leading to a happier workforce.

Thank you very much!

Business still cannot be bothered to provide another way of MFA process. Cannot use app as phone not a smart phone. Business cannot be bothered it seems.

main diiference is they are always there - you email and they respond or pick up the phone and they can help you. Very patient and unlimited training provided.

We were running a small, time-limited project for just three months so PayEscape had to nurse us through the payroll process throughout our time with them. Our Implementation Account Manager, Pete Goodall, was very prompt and patient in dealing with my many queries. The software was very user-friendly and I felt quite confident in using it by the end of our three months. Their charges were very reasonable given the high level of support provided. I would recommend them especially to anyone without payroll experience who needs to set up PAYE quickly.

In the beginning, our journey with PayEscape had a few bumps in the road, but with time their efficiency and accuracy of their payroll processing became evident, saving us valuable time and resources.

Additionally, I would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Elizabeth for her exceptional support and professionalism throughout our partnership.

Whenever we encountered challenges, needed to make last minute changes or had general inquiries, Elizabeth was there to provide timely assistance and guidance, consistently demonstrating her expertise and dedication to client satisfaction. 

I'm still learning the new system and struggle regularly during payroll. When I ring Payescape and am directed to Kerry I feel as if she is beside me in the room helping as she directs me around the pages. I never feel as if i'm a bother to Kerry she always has the answer.

My experience with Payescape had a rocky start due to a change in the assigned implementation personnel, which wasn't communicated to me. However, Sebastianne, who took over the implementation, was a delight to work with - professional and helpful throughout. Now that implementation is completed we have been passed over to Operations. While it's too early to fully assess the Operations team, they've been accommodating so far.

Unfortunately, Payescape lacks the comprehensive features of its competitors. For instance, the report suite isn't as robust, and obtaining a custom report came with a £500 cost, despite initial promises by the sales person that it would be free. Additionally, the absence of a self-service app feels outdated in today's tech-driven landscape.

Despite these drawbacks, Payescape gets the job done.

Payescape is an excellent company. I really like their platform, their UI and the layout. Everything seems logical. I was also very impressed that they don't email out payslips, since email is such an insecure protocol. Instead employees can log in to their secure portal and access and download their payslips from there.

But what makes Payescape really great is their people. They are polite, friendly, lovely people and are a pleasure to deal with.

My only slight gripe is their implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication for employees to access their payslips. I'm all for enhanced security but it needs to be balanced so that it does not become a barrier to entry. Technology should never be exclusionary and I hope that they can find a solution to this conundrum. Especially since people are at the heart of everything they do.

I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to outsource their Payroll. Special shout out to Elizabeth and Melissa for all their help!

Glenn is our client contact and I can honestly say he is extremely professional, very diligent and always has the answers to my many many questions . He is always very quick to respond to my queries, patient with fixing my mistakes and can’t do enough to be helpful. Nothing is a bother to him. He is definitely a great asset to your team. Payescape are a fabulous bunch of really great people !!

Professional but friendly. Very helpful, and always supportive. Nothings too much trouble.
Best payroll provider we have ever worked with

payescape has made our payroll processes quick and easy. Special thanks to Lorraine and the rest of the payroll team who can never seem to do enough, and always handle every request so easily even when they are complicated (or we've messed something up!). A really friendly and helpful bunch.

Julie is absolutely fab, always a great help when we need her!

Payescape provide us with both payroll and HR services and we've always had a great experience. Their systems are simple and straight forward, and the staff are always very friendly and helpful, particularly Julie Henry has been great to work with.

Good service! Hannah is extremely helpful. Very happy with the software and service.

I don't normally do the payroll, just covering maternity leave at the min. Ciara in particular has been a massive help, talking me through different situations, so helpful and nothing is ever too much. It got to the stage I was nearly too embarrassed to ring to ask for help but had no other option and Ciara put me at ease right away. I have had to ring every month since August to get help with payroll and it is no problem to the girls - mortifying for me! All girls are very helpful and have fixed/helped there and then. So grateful to everyone at Payescape for all their help and guidance.

Started using payescape in Jan 2019. They have made payroll so easy even if you are not a pro at it that doesnt matter they provide a great service and do listen to help make the experince and working realtionship easy. I have been lucky to have Emma who each month does a fantasitc job, great communication and nothing is ever a bother. If i moved company i would tyake payescape with me.