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Smartly makes it easy for you and your clients to run a pay

Smartly Payroll is free for referral partners to use for their own business, and helps you and your clients to stay compliant with the Holidays Act, IRD and more. The simple way to sort your payroll.

We know that payroll can be a headache

At Smartly, we make it simple to pay your people on time, accurately and in line with legislation. Plus, our Kiwi-based team have got your back if you run into something tricky. Faff-free payroll, happy clients, no headaches.

Some of our awesome partner benefits

Free access to Smartly's plans.

Merchandise.

Dedicated sales support.

Flyers, brochures and guides.

Exclusive promotions.

Event sponsoring by arrangement.

Over 40 trained payroll specialists to support you and your clients with payroll.

Regular communications and newsletters.

Smartly Payroll training.

Extra opportunities for some partners, including testimonials and branding on smartly.co.nz.

Accuracy and compliance
Our plans include the fundamentals, so pays can be sorted on time, accurately and in compliance with legislation. Including annual leave in weeks!
Too easy!
Smartly’s whole reason for existence is to make payroll simple. Hours logged. Pay run approved. Payments made direct to employees’ bank accounts and PAYE payments made automatically too.
Reporting and visibility
Easily track and report on all things payroll! From employee pay summaries to all the necessary reports for IRD. Plus, it’s easy to export files.

400+ Kiwi accountant firms use Smartly

Our most popular features for accountants

Umbrella view
With Smartly Payroll, you get umbrella access to all your client’s payroll in one view. Simply switch between clients as you need, all in one place. Simple.
Automatic payments
Run your pay, and then we’ll automatically make your payments to your employees, IRD, KiwiSaver and more.
PAYE intermediary service/payday filing
Eliminate penalties and deadline worries while automatically managing payday filing requirements through Datacom's trusted Intermediary Trust Account.
Safe and secure
We take the safety and security of our customers’ data and transactions very seriously. The Smartly product is certified against ISO27001, which means we go above and beyond to keep you secure.
Support
Need help? If you want to know how to do anything on Smartly, we’ve got you! Check out our Help Centre or give one our expert payroll specialists a call.
Set-up and training
When you sign up, we’ll set up a one-to-one training session tailored to your needs. We’ll take you through your first pay step by step. Plus, there’s loads of online guides if you get stuck.
Migration from other payroll systems
We’re here to help if you’re switching from another payroll provider. It’s as easy as sending a few reports, loading employee details and you’re good to go!
Xero integration
Send payroll information straight to Xero, giving you more visibility into business performance and productivity.
Employee self-service
Manage leave, timesheets, notifications and more. Access payslips and payroll information. Self-service made easy for you and your employees.
Cloud-based payroll
Access your payroll on the go and from anywhere. Smartly is a cloud-based software solution for you and your clients.
Labour costing
Split and cost allowances, leave and one-off payments separately across jobs or departments and automatically send through to Xero. Get the visibility you need to stay on top of your bussiness.

Hear from our Partners

Sidekick Chartered Accountants – Ric Thorpe

Based across New Zealand, Sidekick Chartered Accountants is a forward-thinking advisory firm supporting small businesses with their accountancy and business advisory needs. Hear what Ric from Sidekick has to say about how easy payroll is with Smartly, plus the seamless transition and excellent customer support.

SBA – Brad Evans

Based across New Zealand, SBA provides small businesses with expert accounting services and year-round financial support. Hear what Brad from SBA has to say about how Smartly is built to support New Zealand SMEs and how easy it is for clients to access the training they need to feel confident using the system.