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Overview
Bright provides payroll, bookkeeping, accounts production, proposals, and practice management for UK and Ireland firms. Some reviewers note limited advanced features and customization; however, clear UI, compliant workflows, and helpful support keep daily tasks consistent and accurate.
Overall Rating
Based on 30 users reviews
4.5
Rating Distribution
Positive
93%
Neutral
7%
Negative
0%
Starting Price
Custom
Bright Specifications
- Financial Reporting
- Invoice Management
- Expense Tracking
- Tax Management
What Is Bright?
Bright is a UK and Ireland software suite for accountants, payroll bureaus, and small to mid-sized businesses, combining payroll, bookkeeping, accounts production, proposals, and practice management. Payroll supports Real Time Information submissions and auto enrolment to reduce errors. Practice management standardizes onboarding and job tracking to keep deadlines visible. Bookkeeping covers invoicing and reconciliation to limit manual work across monthly cycles.
Bright Pricing
Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.
Bright Integrations
The Bright software supports integration with multiple systems and platforms, such as:
Who Is Bright For?
It is ideal for a wide range of industries and sectors, including:
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Payroll bureaus
- E-commerce
- Technology
- Marketing
- Retail
- Non-profit
Is Bright Right For You?
If you need connected payroll, bookkeeping, and practice management without stitching tools together, Bright’s module set fits firms that value compliant payroll, structured onboarding, and clear task visibility. It suits accounting practices and bureaus scaling recurring work, with mobile self-service for clients and staff.
Still doubtful if Bright is the right fit for you? Connect with our customer support staff at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.
Bright Features
Practice Management And Onboarding
BrightManager centralizes client records, automates onboarding and ID checks, and standardizes task workflows with time tracking. Firms get clearer workload visibility, fewer handoffs, and faster turnaround on recurring work like year-end and VAT. This reduces follow-ups and keeps deadlines on track.
Payroll And HMRC Submissions
BrightPay handles RTI submissions, auto-enrolment, and direct links to pension and accounting systems. With employee self-service and secure cloud backups, bureaus and employers reduce manual updates, limit errors, and give staff real-time access to payslips and leave.
Bookkeeping And CRM
BrightBooks combines invoicing, bank integration, and stock with a built-in CRM and pipeline. Teams reduce spreadsheet work, track quotes through to orders, and reconcile faster, improving cash collection and day-to-day control.
Proposals And E-Signing
Bright features proposal creation with reusable templates, integrated e-signing, and simple pricing tiers. Practices send professional proposals quickly, secure signatures online, and shorten time from scoping to engagement.
Accounts Production And Compliance
BrightAccountsProduction supports automated final accounts workflows aligned to current rules. By standardizing preparation steps and checks, firms reduce manual adjustments and file compliant accounts more reliably.
Pros And Cons of Bright
Pros
Easy to use interface
Responsive customer support
Client portal and e-signing for easy proposal creation
Cons
Mid-year setup can be tricky
Annual reinstall frustrates some users
Bright Reviews
Total 30 reviews
4.5
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars60%
4
Stars33%
3
Stars7%
2
Stars0%
1
Stars0%
Share your experience
Accountancy Services and Training, 11-50 employees
“feature-packed!”
Pros
It comes with a wide range of features that really make our daily work much easier.
Cons
I don't have any complaints about it though I do think it would be a nice idea for the company to sponsor Micro Accountant in the accountant awards each year.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Accounting, 1-10 employees
“Helps Me Stay Organized Every Day”
Pros
The wide variety of features really simplifies my daily workflow. It helps me manage tasks without constantly switching between tools, which saves me a lot of time and keeps me organized.
Cons
Nothing really bothers me, though I think Zoom could do more community engagement like sponsoring accounting awards.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Independent Contractor, 500+ employees
“stressful accounting oversight”
Pros
Handling the supervision of accountants and going through financial statements is a key part of the software.
Cons
The accounting manager position can feel very stressful and overwhelming.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
Frequently Asked Questions
What language does Bright support?
Bright is available in English.
What types of pricing plans does Bright offer?
Bright price plans vary from product to product with BrightBooks pricing starting at £15.15/month plus VAT for Starter plans. For a custom Bright cost tailored to your business, contact us now!
What level of support does Bright offer?
Bright offers support through several channels, including a resource hub, live chat, demo booking, a contact form, email, phone, and FAQs.
What other apps does Bright integrate with?
It integrates with multiple accounting and bookkeeping solutions. These include Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Books, FreeAgent, KashFlow, and ClearBooks software.
Does Bright have a mobile app?
Yes, Bright provides a BrightBooks mobile app for both iOS and Android devices.
Who are the typical users of Bright?
Typical users of Bright include accounting and bookkeeping firms, payroll bureaus, and professional services teams.
Does Bright offer an API?
Yes, Bright offers an API that allows firms to connect with other systems and streamline workflows.