[Global] IRIS acquires Bishop Fleming’s Payroll Service Bureau

[Global] IRIS acquires Bishop Fleming’s Payroll Service Bureau
24 Nov 2023

IRIS Software Group - the global software provider - has announced its acquisition of Bishop Fleming's Payroll Service Bureau, Insider reports.

The transaction will see the professional services firm divest its payroll service and focus on its core audit, accounting, tax and advisory growth strategy.

Bishop Fleming is reportedly a longstanding IRIS customer. Its 900 managed payroll clients will join IRIS customers.

The collaboration will continue with a strategic partnership, allowing Bishop Fleming to utilise the IRIS payroll bureau as part of its portfolio of services for clients.

David Lockie - chief operating officer of IRIS Software Group - said, "Our mission to support accountants and bookkeepers extends beyond our expertise in software solutions.

"Working in collaboration with Bishop Fleming, this agreement enables the firm to prioritise its strategic growth around accounting advisory services and be reassured the payroll is right first time, every time.

"We are delighted to welcome new colleagues and clients to the IRIS family, as well as evolve our established partnership."

Andrew Sandiford - managing partner at Bishop Fleming - said, "We've set ambitious plans for our business over the next few years, focussed on the sustainable growth of our business across audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services in all our markets.

"This move enables us to focus on driving that growth through our core services and re-invest in our core business, whilst partnering with IRIS experts to continue to advise and deliver solutions in respect of complex payroll needs."


Source: Insider

(Quotes via original reporting)

IRIS Software Group - the global software provider - has announced its acquisition of Bishop Fleming's Payroll Service Bureau, Insider reports.

The transaction will see the professional services firm divest its payroll service and focus on its core audit, accounting, tax and advisory growth strategy.

Bishop Fleming is reportedly a longstanding IRIS customer. Its 900 managed payroll clients will join IRIS customers.

The collaboration will continue with a strategic partnership, allowing Bishop Fleming to utilise the IRIS payroll bureau as part of its portfolio of services for clients.

David Lockie - chief operating officer of IRIS Software Group - said, "Our mission to support accountants and bookkeepers extends beyond our expertise in software solutions.

"Working in collaboration with Bishop Fleming, this agreement enables the firm to prioritise its strategic growth around accounting advisory services and be reassured the payroll is right first time, every time.

"We are delighted to welcome new colleagues and clients to the IRIS family, as well as evolve our established partnership."

Andrew Sandiford - managing partner at Bishop Fleming - said, "We've set ambitious plans for our business over the next few years, focussed on the sustainable growth of our business across audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services in all our markets.

"This move enables us to focus on driving that growth through our core services and re-invest in our core business, whilst partnering with IRIS experts to continue to advise and deliver solutions in respect of complex payroll needs."


Source: Insider

(Quotes via original reporting)