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The system is a cloud-based pay, bill, and workforce back-office platform designed to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and visibility across recruitment, contracting, and staffing organisations. It supports end-to-end workflows covering timesheets, expenses, billing, payroll, compliance, reporting, and integrations. 2. Core Functional Capabilities 2.1 Timesheet Management Objective: Enable fast, accurate capture, approval, and processing of time data. Timesheet Capture Methods Online web portal (worker, client, agency) Mobile submission Batch import from third-party systems (configurable formats) QR-coded paper timesheets Automated ingestion of scanned/emailed paper timesheets Bulk entry by agency administrators Agency-initiated timesheet creation Timesheet Approval Client approval via web portal Client approval via mobile Email-based approval workflows QR-coded paper approval forms Configurable multi-step approval routing Adjustments & Corrections Time and rate adjustment wizard Automated credit generation Re-invoicing workflows Full audit trail of changes 2.2 Expense Management Objective: Capture and control reimbursable and billable expenses. Worker expense submission (web/mobile) Agency-created expense entries Approval workflows aligned with timesheets Integration with billing and payroll calculations 2.3 Billing & Invoicing Objective: Automate accurate, compliant, and flexible billing. Billing Types Sales invoices Permanent placement invoices Contractor self-billing Advice notes Supplier invoice matching (agency and contractor) Billing Features Automatic invoice generation from approved timesheets Matching invoices to supporting documentation Electronic invoice delivery Payment and charge term configuration Purchase order enforcement and tracking On-cost handling and automated adjustments Credit control visibility Advanced Billing Bespoke invoice templates Client self-billing support Withholding tax handling International sales tax support (via third-party integration) Overseas billing support 2.4 Payroll Processing Objective: Support multiple employment and engagement models. One-click payroll processing Limited company contractor payments PAYE payroll (employees, deemed contractors) CIS processing Agency staff payroll Holiday pay calculation and processing 2.5 Contract, Rate & Rule Enforcement Objective: Reduce errors and enforce commercial and legal rules. Rate templates by role, client, or placement Automatic shift, overtime, and premium rate calculation Time pattern validation rules Contract enforcement logic at submission and approval AWR monitoring (where applicable) 3. Platform Architecture 3.1 Multi-Tenancy Single platform supporting multiple organisational entities Logical ring-fencing between divisions Centralised administration with delegated control Suitable for agency groups and franchises 3.2 Global & Multi-Currency Support Multi-currency billing and payroll Local tax handling (sales tax, withholding tax) Import of overseas employment costs True margin calculation across geographies 3.3 Self-Service Portals Objective: Reduce operational queries and improve transparency. Branded portals for: Workers Clients Internal agency users Real-time visibility of: Timesheets Expenses Invoices Payments Paperless document handling 3.4 Onboarding & Compliance Automation Objective: Minimise administrative burden and compliance risk. Digital onboarding workflows Automated contract pack generation and distribution Document tracking and expiry monitoring Compliance enforcement when documentation is missing Statutory reporting support (e.g. tax and regulatory submissions) Auto-enrolment assessment support 4. Reporting & Analytics 4.1 Real-Time Reporting Missing timesheets Gross margin and profitability Forecasting User and audit activity 4.2 Dashboards Agency-level summaries Client-level summaries Placement-level views Worker-level views Drill-down into underlying transactions 4.3 Custom Reporting Configurable report builder Bespoke management reports Exportable datasets Role-based access to reporting outputs 5. Notifications & Workflow Automation In-system alerts Email notifications Event-driven processing updates Reduction of manual follow-ups Configurable notification templates 6. Integrations & Extensibility 6.1 System Integrations API-based integration with: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) CRM platforms Accounting and finance systems Automated data flow: Placements from front-office systems Financial outputs to accounting software 6.2 Configuration & Customisation Custom system labels Agency-defined security roles Editable email templates Advanced system configuration options Branded login URLs and pages (SSL supported) 7. Deployment & Operations 7.1 Delivery Model Cloud-hosted SaaS Secure, scalable architecture High-volume processing support 7.2 Support & Lifecycle Phone and online support Dedicated test/demo environments Managed development request process 8. Functional Modularity The system is structured into core and advanced modules, enabling phased adoption and enterprise scaling: Core pay & bill Advanced billing Payroll extensions Compliance tooling Reporting and analytics Accounting integrations 9. Non-Functional Requirements High availability Data security and access control Full auditability Performance at scale Regulatory adaptability
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