🎄 Preparing for the Festive Payroll Season: Tips for a Smooth Christmas with Merit Software 🎄As the holiday season approaches, payroll teams everywhere face unique challenges. With festive deadlines, holiday pay, and end-of-year reporting, Christmas can be one of the busiest times of the year for payroll professionals. But fear not, Merit Software is here to help you breeze through …

We have another big milestone to celebrate here at Merit, Joanne Gillard has been with us for 10 years. Joanne started as a Projects Administrator and has progressed into her current Project Management position in which she quickly became the go to person for overseeing the development projects for our iMerit product. Outside of work, Joanne’s love of dance has …

Happy National Coding Week! National Coding Week encourages people to engage with coding, whether they’re complete beginners or seasoned professionals looking to enhance their skills. The week-long event promotes the idea that coding is not just for tech professionals but is a valuable skill that can benefit everyone in their personal and professional lives. At Merit, we take great pride …

We are thrilled to announce the release of the latest version of the SafeRec interface within Merit. This significant update integrates our platform with Version 2 of the SafeRec API, offering enhanced features and improved functionality for our users. What Does This Mean for You? With the new integration, you can now submit copies of Real Time Information (RTI) submissions …

Merit has taken a significant step forward by integrating seamlessly with the Nest pensions API. This integration brings a multitude of benefits, aimed at making pension management more efficient and user-friendly. The Power of Integration With the Nest API, Merit users can now effortlessly manage their pension contributions without the hassle of manual data transfer. This integration allows users to: …

For over 26 years, the Merit Payroll System has been an essential payroll tool for the UK and over 22 years for the UK construction industry, particularly in managing the intricacies of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). This longevity underscores its reliability and adaptability in meeting the evolving needs of contractors, subcontractors, recruitment agencies, and umbrella companies. Understanding CIS Introduced …

While cloud computing has become increasingly popular, there are certain industries where in-house IT infrastructure still holds a significant edge. Here’s a look at three such sectors: The Recruitment Industry The recruitment industry has seen significant benefits from maintaining on-premises infrastructure. Handling vast amounts of sensitive candidate data, including CV’s, interview recordings, and background checks, necessitates robust data security measures …

Your payroll software can’t keep up with the ever changing demands of the temporary recruitment or umbrella markets, is making your payroll team’s life a living hell, and you wish you never signed a contract with your current provider. So what do you do? The only real answer is to switch to a new payroll software package that can keep …

Ryan Hill has now been with us for 10 years.  Ryan started life at Merit working on the support desk and after a few years moved on into the QA analyst role he currently occupies.  Ryan has played an important role in the testing of many large projects over the years, most notably our implementation of the Irish RTR rollout in 2019. He takes on …

February is a time for strategic planning. As the financial year-end looms on the horizon in April, if you are still running manual payroll processes, now is the opportune moment to consider upgrading your payroll system. At Merit, we believe February is the perfect time to embark on this journey, and here’s why. Streamline Your Processes for a Smooth Year-End …