We’re Xero Ireland’s Small Business App of the Year

We’ve got some news we’re genuinely delighted to share: SimplePay has been named the 2026 Xero Small Business App of the Year in Ireland, chosen ahead of a strong field of finalists.

It’s a lovely thing to be recognised for. But if we’re honest, the credit doesn’t belong to us alone; it belongs to every customer who trusted us with their payroll, gave us feedback, and stuck with us while we kept building. This award is really about the thousands of pay runs you’ve processed with SimplePay, and the businesses you’ve kept running smoothly because of it.

So, thank you. We couldn’t have done this without you.

The reason behind the recognition

Xero’s award recognises apps that make a genuine difference to how small businesses operate – not just accounting tools, but the everyday systems that keep a business ticking over.

For us, that’s always come down to one thing: the SimplePay and Xero integration taking care of the fiddly, easy-to-get-wrong work behind the scenes, so you don’t have to.

What the integration actually does for you

If you’re already using the Xero integration, it’s worth taking a moment to check you’re getting the full benefit. If you haven’t set it up yet, it takes only a few minutes – and here’s what it takes off your plate:

• Your payroll posts directly to your Xero accounts with a single click once you’ve finalised a pay run.
• Pension and retirement contributions, along with statutory payroll liabilities, post to the right accounts in Xero.
• Your payroll costs stay up to date in Xero, without any manual re-entry.

In short: less admin, fewer manual corrections, and one less thing to double-check at the end of the month.

To get set up, follow the steps on our help page. You can also read more about the award and see the other finalists on the Xero App Store.

Thank you

This one’s for our customers. Every deduction calculated correctly, every journal posted, every pay run processed without a hitch – that’s what this award is really about. We’re proud to keep making payroll simpler for you, and we’re just getting started.

Take care,

Team SimplePay