Thesaurus Payroll Manager Reviews

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About Thesaurus Payroll Manager

Thesaurus Payroll Manager is an on-premise payroll solution suitable for small to midsize payroll bureaus in the Ireland and the UK. The software enables accountants and bookkeepers to process payroll for their clients. Users...

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Value for Money
4.8
Functionality
4.8
Ease of Use
4.8
Customer Support
4.9

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Marie
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Best labour saving product on the makrket

I went from excel spread sheets to Thesaurus. It was like a different world had been opened up to me.

Pros

The updates are great, Covid was all taken care of. Free webinars for our changing needs.

Cons

Nothing. It ticks all the boxes for me. I love it.

Alternatives Considered

ProNavigator

Reasons for Choosing Thesaurus Payroll Manager

The time it was taking and the accountant was pushing for it as well.

Reasons for Switching to Thesaurus Payroll Manager

It is so user friendly its unreal. The change for the new revenue realtime was simple and straight forward. Thesaurus made it look like child play.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Marie. It's great to hear that you find Thesaurus Payroll Manager so user-friendly, especially coming from manually processing payroll. Thanks again!

Replied 15/12/2021
Diana
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 13/12/2021

Thesaurus is an Excellent Payroll Software

Excellent!

Pros

I like it's simplicity most of all. It really is fool proof! Also the access to internal and external information is very useful. Having videos to show how to process a particular payment or deduction must be very helpful for new users.

Cons

There is very little I don't like about Thesaurus Payroll. The only thing I can think of is that when you update the payroll taxes with payments or EWSS PRSI credits it kicks you back to the main menu and you have to go back in again to see the updated figures.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Diana. This is very helpful for new customers. Thanks again!

Replied 14/12/2021
Seejal
  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

5
Reviewed on 30/06/2022

Popular and easy to use

Pros

Easy to use, good customer support and very widely used

Cons

Sometimes received error during tax breakdown and integration issues also needs to be improved

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Seejal. Thank you for your feedback on Thesaurus Payroll Manager, it is greatly appreciated.

Replied 04/07/2022

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Sheila
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 14/12/2021

Excellent Customer Support

Excellent Service

Pros

It's very effecient and easy to use and any issues are dealt with by the customer support team straight away For example the constant changes in Covid Supports. The customer support team were excellent in sorting out payroll issues and their online webinars to boost with Revenue Officials giving expert advice.

Cons

There is nothing I do not like about the Thesaurus.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your amazing review Sheila. It's great to hear you find our joint webinars with Revenue so informative and useful. Thanks again.

Replied 15/12/2021
Lisa
  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 21/12/2021

The most important member of our TEAM ........... Thesaurus

I am very confident using Thesaurus Payroll Manager as I know the Support Line are only a phone call away. Their knowledge and experience is top class. I am always dealt with efficiently. Really great service from our end. Payroll is simple for me to execute, but when I find myself in trouble, my heart nearly misses a beat, I rely on the support team for that dig out, there HELP is very much appreciated.

Pros

It's so easy to use, the reporting is fantastic, we utilise the weekly "View PAYE, USC and PRSI workings" to inform staff of their deductions. It is very informative and encourages our new staff to take ownership of their tax credits and visit gov.ie. We also use the weekly reports and revenue reporting options. I would also commend the fantastic Covid-19 updates and webinars. Even though we were not directly affected by the changes, we learnt alot from the on-line sessions, we learnt from others sharing information. Thanks to all involved.

Cons

Nothing really, but reporting in real time means we have to prioritise the Payroll Task on a weekly basis.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Lisa. It's great to hear that you consider Thesaurus Payroll Manager a big part of your team! Thank you for your very detailed review, it's very appreciated.

Replied 22/12/2021
Carol
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Would never consider using any other payroll

We have had Thesaurus for many years. We have never had any problems at all. On the rare occassion we need to contact them, they are easy to reach - their helpdesk isnt busy usually, as the software is stable, and never any "glitches", and its so easy to use, you wont need actually need support - but its free and part of the cost price anyway.

Pros

Very easy to use. They were particularly excellent when we were operating different Goverment schemes during the Covid lockdown, and beyond. These schemes were difficult to understand, but Thesaurus made it as simple as possible to both understand and to operate, and providing reports to reconile all my data.

Generally it is a very easy package to use, and there are no hidden costs. Payslips can be printed onto plain paper for file. Our employees are mainly on sites away from the office, so having ability to email payslips is great. Also, any report or payslip can be reprinted at any time. Useful if something gets mislaid

Cons

Its not free! Thats really the only improvement they could make. Havent found anything to dislike.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your amazing review Carol. It's great to hear that you find our webinars so useful and informative.

Replied 10/12/2021
Gerry
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 06/09/2022

Thesaurus Payroll Manager

Pros

Simple, reliable and easy to use. I have been using the product for over 20 years hassle free

Cons

A more modern interface would improve the product

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Gerry. It's great to hear that you have been using our software over 20 years!

Replied 15/11/2022
Jill
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 19/09/2022

Very Easy to use

ease of creating reports and tax files for revenue, ease of enrolling new staff members and of finalizing payments to leaving staff members

Pros

Love that eachyear you just update the new years software with the previous years details, eg employeeds etc.
Software automatically updates employees net take home pay as tax changes occur having searched the Revenue website beforehand and updating each file as it needs

Cons

cant seem to imput a net figure and let the software figure out what the gross should be. other than that nothing

Response from Bright

Hi Jill, thank you for your review and ratings. It's great that you find the software so user-friendly and continue to purchase each tax year.

Replied 15/11/2022
Mary
  • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Payroll at the touch of a button

This product makes payroll processing fast and efficient

Pros

Having RPN updates at the touch of a button and knowing I have connection with revenue gives peace of mind and makes the quarterly returns so easy. The system is easy to navigate but if you get stuck help is only a click away

Cons

It would be useful if the holiday calculator and Holiday planner were integrated as when entering information to one it does not copy to the other

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Mary.

Replied 10/12/2021
Patrick J
  • Industry: Recreational Facilities & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 10/12/2021

Excellent Payroll package

Pros

It is just a easy and straight to the point payroll package and very explanatory and we get our payroll done in a professional way and all our documents are easy to find .

Cons

I can't say we have any dislikes about the Thesaurus Payroll we have been using it for many years now.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Patrick. It's great to hear that you find the software so easy to use.

Replied 13/12/2021
linda
  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

payroll manager

I am very happy with Thesaurus payroll manager

Pros

this product is very user friendly and you do not need any computer experience to use it

Cons

Maybe a better record for Vacation days and a breakdown on the payslip as to how many days taken and how many days left

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Linda and rating us 10 stars. It's great to hear that you find the software so user-friendly.

Replied 10/12/2021
Bridget
  • Industry: Law Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Excellent service, friendly available staff and light on the pocket

Staff are very understanding and give you easy to follow instruction. Help is always there when I need it!

Pros

Easy to use even from the start, if mistakes are make easy to reverse too

Cons

This is a hard one as the system is so easy to use. I don't know of anything that could be changed!

Response from Bright

Thank you for your amazing review Bridget. It's great to hear that you find the software so easy-to-use. Our customer support team are brilliant!

Replied 10/12/2021
Anne
  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Thesaurus Payroll Manager is user friendly, value for money, with excellent customer service...

Thesaurus Software has been my payroll partner for 18 years and has never caused me issues in all that time

Pros

User friendly, good customer support, regular webinar updates

Cons

Printing Payroll Summary information - I would like to be able to print summary information for a period without having to print all the individual weeks

Response from Bright

Thank you for your great review Anne. It's great to hear you have been using Thesaurus Payroll Manager for 18 years!!

Replied 13/12/2021
Adeline
  • Industry: Religious Institutions
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

St Aidan' Cathedral

It has been a pleasure to use Thesaurus for many years now

Pros

Easy to use and efficient. We have never had any issue and we are extremely happy with the service overall

Cons

no dislikes as the system works very well for us.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Adeline. It's great to hear that you have been using Thesaurus Payroll Manager for many years and find the software so user-friendly.

Replied 10/12/2021
Mary
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Easy to use and understand Thesaurus Payroll

Very positive

Pros

This software is easy to understand and easy to use. There is great consistent back up available and the webinars are very informative and helpful and keep us up to date with changes as they happen.

Cons

Nothing that I can think of. I have not come across any issue that was not resolvable by the team at Thesaurus.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Mary. It's great to hear that you find our online webinars so useful. Thanks for the feedback.

Replied 15/12/2021
Maria
  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Excellent Product and Support

Excellent support and training

Pros

Excellent product and easy to use, support is fantastic

Cons

There are no cons to this product, I have found it excellent.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Maria.

Replied 15/12/2021
Eileen
  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Great Product

Pros

Easy to use & great value for money. The help section is great and so easy to navigate.

Cons

None that I can think of. Perfect for our small company.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Eileen. It's great to hear that you find Thesaurus Payroll Manager so user-friendly.

Replied 10/12/2021
Geraldine
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Thesaurus Payroll

very good system

Pros

easy to use, updates are instant. easy to amend submitted payroll

Cons

no issues with this payroll, has all reports an information i require

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Geraldine.

Replied 13/12/2021
Geraldine
  • Industry: Building Materials
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Using Thesaurus Software for many companies.

The most important feature for me with this software is the fact that if you call support there is always someone available to answer your queries and this was most evident during Covid when trying to navigate the TWSS and EWSS regulations

Pros

So easy to use. Just key in the data and it does the rest.

Cons

As yet having used the software for almost 20 years, I have not found anything that I feel could be improved on.

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Geraldine. It's great to hear that you have been using Thesaurus Payroll Manager for almost 20 years! I will be sure to pass your kind comments to our customer support team.

Replied 10/12/2021
Carol
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2021

Review

Pros

Excellent support and easy to use, have used it for years

Cons

Ther e is nothing difficult about using the package

Response from Bright

Thank you for your review Carol. It's great to hear you find the software so easy to use.

Replied 15/12/2021
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