November 20, 2025 • 3 minutes
We did it.
Kintec has officially been named Payroll Software of the Year 2025, and not because we shouted the loudest or bolted on flashy features no one asked for. We won because we’ve built payroll software that actually works, actually scales, and is backed by people who genuinely give a sh!t.
This isn’t just a trophy for the office shelf. It’s a signal to the whole contracting sector:
Compliance-first doesn’t have to mean clunky. Innovation doesn’t have to mean risky. And payroll software definitely doesn’t have to be stuck in 2012.
A Year of Relentless Improvement
The last 12 months have been transformative. We’ve rebuilt our infrastructure, sharpened our user experience, and expanded our UK and India teams to stay ahead of issues, before they even look like issues. Add in world-class training, responsive support, and a team that shows up every single time, and you get a platform that’s built for the pace and pressure of the modern payroll industry.
Hundreds of umbrella companies, including many of the UK’s top 25, now rely on Kintec to run clean, run fast, and stay compliant. And when they need help, they don’t get a chatbot, a ticket queue, or a “we will get back to you”.
They get a real person who knows their business, understands the stakes, and genuinely cares.
Recognition that Actually Means Something
At last week’s awards, Kintec was recognised not just for innovation, but for something far rarer: authentic support and genuine care for clients. That’s at the heart of everything we do, so being commended for it means the world.
“This award is a reflection of the team’s discipline, ambition, and refusal to settle for legacy thinking. We’ve built something that doesn’t just work, it leads. And we’re only just getting started.”
– Kilian Fitzsimmons-Wilson, CEO
“This award reflects not only our individual dedication but the collective effort of a team committed to delivering the highest standard of service to our clients and our industry. I’m proud of what we’ve built together, and even more excited for what’s ahead.”
–Emily Sulley, Software Trainer
“The whole team contributed to this award. From marketing to development, we work as one, pushing boundaries to deliver the very best for our clients.”
–Lucy Shufflebotham, Marketing & Communications Executive
This Win Belongs To…
- The operations and marketing teams who deliver before breakfast
- The developers who build with precision and purpose
- The support and training departments who pick up the phone, solve the problem, and don’t pass the blame.
- Sales & account managers who sell with honesty, transparency, and personality.
- The clients who choose to lead with us, not follow the crowd.
And to every umbrella company still stuck on outdated, sluggish platforms, we’ll be here when you’re ready to move forward.
A Night of Winners & The Sector Moving Forward
The competition this year was fierce, which makes this win even sweeter. Huge congratulations to the other winners and nominees who continue pushing the industry forward. It’s good for the sector, good for innovation, and good for every contractor relying on us all to raise the bar-not just the volume.
Kintec is building the infrastructure this sector deserves.
Thank you to the Contracting Awards for recognising the work, the momentum, and the mission.
Here’s to another year of raising standards, breaking limits, and redefining what’s possible.
