Reading based Paycircle acquired by Access People

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Stephen Emerson

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Access People has acquired payroll platform Paycircle.

Access People are a multinational firm with offices across the South East. Paycircle are based in Reading and become the latest acquisition in Access Group's aggressive acquisition and merger strategy.

Business management software provider Access People, are a division of The Access Group.

Paycircle are a cloud based payroll service expertise the purchase will boost current payroll offers for new and existing customers.

Charles Butterworth, managing director, Access People commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Paycircle as the latest acquisition to the Access Group, allowing us to expand Access Payroll Services and continue our mission to become the leading provider of world-class HR solutions.”

Catherine Pinkney, co-founder of Paycircle said: “Seeking out new opportunities to support our clients has always been at the heart of Paycircle’s approach.

"I’m thrilled about our next steps with Access People, integrating our offering within Access platforms to provide more efficient and streamlined payroll services. Together, we can move forward with a fully comprehensive service, thanks to our combined approach to investing in and developing software that is second-to-none.

"The Paycircle payroll platform takes payroll from being a back-office admin process and integrates it into the heart of an organisation. My view is that "pay day” is about business and people and it’s not just about PAYE and pensions compliance or unfathomable payslips.’’

Jamie Costello, co-founder of Paycircle added: “I am delighted that Paycircle is finding a new home at the Access Group. The combination of Paycircle's innovative technology and Access's resources and experience will allow many more companies to see what a true cloud Payroll system can offer.’’

Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.