Payroll software · Ireland
Thesaurus Payroll Manager
Ireland’s long-established payroll software for small employers and bureaus
Market position
One of the longest-running, most widely used Irish payroll packages (around three decades), with a large base among small businesses and accountancy practices. Now owned by Bright Software Group (the same group as BrightPay). It is payroll-dedicated, not a general accounting suite.
Ireland-specific note
Fully Revenue-compliant — ROS-enabled real-time PAYE Modernisation (RPN retrieval, submissions, monthly statements), PRSI/USC, SEPA bank files.
Pros
- + Deeply established, trusted Irish brand
- + Direct ROS / PAYE Modernisation real-time submissions
- + Low annual cost + 60-day free trial
- + Strong fit for micro/small employers
Cons
- − Primarily desktop/on-premise (less cloud-native)
- − Same group as BrightPay (overlapping positioning)
- − Dated UI
- − Bureau tiers needed as headcount grows
Typical Ireland pricing
From ~€159–175 +VAT/yr (up to 10 employees); €239 (25); €319 (unlimited); 60-day trial
Why this matters for Ireland trades
Gas work requires Registered Gas Installer (RGI) status and electrical work requires Safe Electric registration, while payroll/accounting must handle Revenue PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting), RCT, and VAT.
Irish trades vendor selection is shaped by statutory registration (RGI for gas, Safe Electric for electrical), Revenue PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting, RCT for construction subcontractors, and VAT.
Frequently asked
Is Thesaurus Payroll Manager a good fit for Ireland trades?
One of the longest-running, most widely used Irish payroll packages (around three decades), with a large base among small businesses and accountancy practices. Now owned by Bright Software Group (the same group as BrightPay). It is payroll-dedicated, not a general accounting suite. Fully Revenue-compliant — ROS-enabled real-time PAYE Modernisation (RPN retrieval, submissions, monthly statements), PRSI/USC, SEPA bank files.
What does Thesaurus Payroll Manager cost in Ireland?
From ~€159–175 +VAT/yr (up to 10 employees); €239 (25); €319 (unlimited); 60-day trial. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Ireland pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is Thesaurus Payroll Manager recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our Ireland directory for payroll software, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.