BrightPay is primarily designed for standard PAYE payroll and does not include a dedicated umbrella company setup. That said, some umbrella companies do successfully use BrightPay where their requirements are relatively straightforward and can be managed within standard payroll functionality.

Examples of simpler scenarios where BrightPay may be suitable include:

• Standard PAYE payroll processing
• Basic holiday pay calculations
• Straightforward fee or margin structures

However, many umbrella companies have more complex operational needs. If your setup involves, for example:

• Multiple concurrent assignments for workers
• Advanced or variable margin and fee calculations
• Complex holiday pay models
• Detailed agency recharge and reporting requirements

then BrightPay may not meet all of your requirements. In such cases, specialist umbrella payroll software is likely to be more appropriate.

In summary, BrightPay can work for umbrella companies whose processes fit comfortably within standard PAYE features. If you are unsure whether your arrangements are suitable, please contact our support team with details of your setup so we can advise you further.