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AutomationJuly 21, 2025

Automated Payslips: Validate in 20 Minutes Instead of 2 Days

Pay variables imported automatically, payslips generated, DSN filings prepared, transfers initiated. Save 200-300 EUR/month.

By Gildas Garrec·4 min

Automated Payslips: Validate in 20 Minutes Instead of 2 Days

Pay variables imported automatically, payslips generated, DSN filings prepared, transfers initiated. Save 200-300 EUR/month.

Table of contents: As an SME owner or independent contractor, you're looking for concrete ways to save time, cut costs, and stay competitive. This solution is one of the tools we recommend most at KRIGER-KORLOFF-BROTHERS for immediate, measurable impact.

The problem it solves

Every day, SMEs and tradespeople waste time and money on tasks that technology can automate. Outsourcing payroll to an accountant (25-40 EUR/payslip) is exactly what this solution replaces. Time spent on these tasks is time not invested in business development, client relationships, or innovation.

The solution: PayFit, Silae, or Combo

Cost: 15-25 EUR/employee/month Replaces: Outsourced accounting firm payroll (25-40 EUR/payslip) Estimated savings: 10-15 EUR/payslip/month (for 20 employees = 200-300 EUR/month)

PayFit is one of the most accessible tools in this category. It can be set up in a matter of hours, requires no advanced technical skills, and the return on investment is visible from the very first month.

How it works

The tool integrates with your existing systems (email, calendar, CRM, accounting software) and automates repetitive tasks. The AI learns from your habits and improves over time. You stay in control of the important decisions — the AI handles the rest.

Key benefits

  • 24/7 availability: the tool keeps running even when you're on-site or away for the weekend
  • Zero data entry errors: the system never makes mistakes with numbers and dates
  • Scalability: volume can triple with no significant added cost
  • Full traceability: everything is recorded and retrievable instantly

Real-world case: 20-employee SME

A 20-employee SME was paying its accounting firm 35 EUR per payslip — 700 EUR/month for payroll. By switching to PayFit at 19 EUR/employee (380 EUR/month), pay variables (overtime, bonuses, absences) are now imported automatically from their time-tracking software. Payslips are generated, DSN filings prepared, and transfers initiated. The owner validates everything in 20 minutes on the 25th of each month, instead of spending 2 full days on it.

How to implement this solution

Step 1: Diagnostic (1 day)

Assess how much time you currently spend on this task. Track your hours over a typical week. Multiply by your fully-loaded hourly cost. That's your "baseline cost."

Step 2: Free trial (1-2 weeks)

Most tools offer a free 14-day trial. Test it on a limited scope with no risk. Compare it against your current process.

Step 3: Rollout (1-2 weeks)

If the trial is successful, deploy the solution across the full team. Training users typically takes no more than 1-2 hours.

Step 4: ROI measurement (months 1-3)

Measure actual gains against your baseline cost. Adjust settings as needed. In most cases, ROI is visible within the first full month.

Alternatives and comparison

Several solutions exist in this category: PayFit, Silae, and Combo. The right choice depends on your size, budget, and existing tech stack. For SMEs with fewer than 20 employees, the simplest solution is usually the best one — team adoption matters more than advanced features.

Available funding to finance this investment

As a French SME, you may be eligible for several support schemes:

  • France Num: digital vouchers worth 500 to 6,500 EUR for the digitalization of small and medium businesses
  • Crédit Impôt Innovation (CII): reclaim 20% of your innovation expenses
  • OPCO: funding for training programs linked to the tool
  • BPI France: innovation loans and digital transformation grants
Want to go further? Check out our Digital Transformation for SMEs: The Ultimate 2026 Guide, which covers the full picture.

Conclusion

At 15-25 EUR/employee/month and savings of 10-15 EUR/payslip/month (for 20 employees = 200-300 EUR/month), the math is straightforward. This solution belongs in every SME owner's "quick wins" playbook. The risk is minimal thanks to free trial periods, and the gains are immediate and measurable.

Find out where you can automate: request your free audit.
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