Since 2014, ZayZoon has serviced employers and employees with an easy-access payroll network. They have two offices – in Calgary and Arizona, US.

We appreciate the easy integration with your payroll provider, where employees have to create an account to access their pay.

Additionally, it will only take about 21 minutes for your account activation. This quick access is due to the integration with major payroll platforms, ensuring a faster way to access your pay.

Another thing we highly appreciate is the early wage request. ZayZoon will fund the requests first, which they will recover on the next payday.

The early wage request will give you access to your pay before your payday. We like this because of the convenience when there are emergency purchases.

However, in order to maximise this service, it’s best to get a ZayZoon VISA card. Without it, you will get charged a $5 payout fee.

Furthermore, it’s unfortunate that employees can only access up to $200. Companies can choose to subsidise the benefit, but they aren’t required.

We also like the accessibility through the website or via mobile application. This feature will give you quick access to your wages and payouts.

We heard the user interface (UI) is easily understandable due to its simplicity. In addition, all relevant details regarding payouts and payment due dates are readily available.

Many clients also liked their customer support. Through messages on the app, the representatives will quickly handle any concerns.

Payworks has been in the industry since 2001. Since then, they have grown, expanding to several offices across Canada with over 375 employees.

They have a free, no-obligation quote through their website. We appreciate that you only have to input the number of employees, payday, and province to determine the pricing.

There are also several benefits that you can opt to include. But, we noticed that these could add up to much higher prices.

As for onboarding, it’s a quick process with only five steps. We think many employees will like this because it won’t take too much of their time.

We appreciate the year-end packages, giving employers an easy operation. They also provide custom reporting and checklists, reminding you of tax filings.

All wages will be deposited directly to the employees’ bank accounts. We like this convenience since you won’t have to issue cheques or manage bank files.

The clients we surveyed liked the easy-to-navigate UI. In addition, every process is straightforward due to the simple templates and procedures.

However, we heard instances of difficulty in logging in. Even though you can contact customer support to solve the problem, it can still be inconvenient when you quickly need access to your wages.

On a positive note, many clients liked the efficient customer service. We found it noteworthy that the representatives were professional and offered quick solutions to any concerns.

Beacon Bookkeeping Services, as the name suggests, is mainly a professional bookkeeping company. But they offer payroll services to small and medium-sized businesses.

They offer free consultation through their website’s online form or via phone calls. Also, we like that all consultations are done with a representative instead of an automated call.

Now, even though they are not primarily specialising in payroll services, we believe their expertise in bookkeeping is an advantage. The reason is they are experts in tax fillings.

Furthermore, you can ensure that all taxes will be computed precisely as an employer. To add, they also provide services for year-end filings.

We also like that they provide automatic reports on scheduling and all transactions. These are updated through desktop applications – QuickBooks Online and Sage50 Cloud.

Unfortunately, they don’t have a mobile app for easy access when you’re out of the house. Some employers and employees might prefer accessing their payrolls through mobile.

If you choose their bookkeeping services, your accountant can log in to your account for quick access so they can quickly review all the necessary information. We like this feature because they can do the process without bothering you for a copy of your files.

A drawback is we think they can provide available pricing in the future to give convenience to employers. 

On a positive note, all services are available remotely. So, you don’t have to visit their office if you’re busy.

Lastly, the team at Beacon Bookkeeping Services is professional and highly knowledgeable. Many clients liked their approach and responsiveness.

KL Accounting & Tax Associates services individuals and businesses with accounting, tax, and advisory matters. They also provide payroll and GST filings.

We appreciate the wide array of services they offer. We like that they will personalise their services based on your needs for yourself or your business.

As for their payroll services, they handle small businesses. They have a team specifically made to handle the payroll requirements and processing.

It’s worth mentioning that even though their office is based in Calgary, they offer payroll services for any province in Canada. We think this is an excellent offer for those who live outside of Calgary but trust their services.

Moreover, they will do basic to advanced tasks. For example, their team will calculate the employees’ withholding taxes and generation of payslips.

Additionally, they will handle employee leaves and benefits and direct deposits of government remittances. We appreciate the comprehensive services for the convenience of the employers.

Unfortunately, they don’t have a desktop or mobile application for quick access. In this day and age, many employees prefer having swift access to their wages.

We believe this process is due to the more traditional approach. But we’re glad that the team triple-checks everything to ensure there are no clerical mistakes.

A drawback is they don’t have available information on pricing or payment options. So we think adding this will be advantageous in the future.

It’s also worth mentioning that they are available 24/7 for emergency services. Many clients we talked to liked the efficient and helpful team.

Another thing we like is the team gives advice and suggestions to ensure that you, as their client, are aware of your responsibilities to prevent any issues in the future.

Wendy Giuffre established Wendy Ellen Inc. She was a human resource generalist with experience in handling small to medium-sized businesses.

We noticed this company due to its team of highly trained and skilled HR practitioners. In addition, we like that the team has had a hands-on approach to HR policies and management and supporting employees.

As an HR team, they know that payrolls are confidential. So, they make sure to handle the processing professionally, carefully, and timely.

Many of their consultants have a background in payroll services. We think this is good news for employers, knowing they are hiring a team with expert knowledge in practical solutions for their business.

Moreover, there is a free one-hour consultation for each policy you wish to purchase. This initial meeting will include assistance with any customisation you want to have.

We also appreciate their reasonable rates, which some clients mentioned. But, we believe it would be best to include pricing details, especially for small businesses with a tighter budget.

Another downside is the lack of easy access to employees’ wages. There is no available payroll application for the employees to check their pay and deductions.

On another note, we’re happy that many clients liked the personable approach of the Wendy ellen team. They handle any issues with a careful strategy to respect both employer and employee.

Furthermore, many clients trust their services due to their effective management. The team gives helpful and fair counsel to their clients.