Gorilla Payroll Review: A Better Alternative?
An honest comparison of Gorilla Payroll and Accountee. Discover why growing businesses and recruitment agencies are choosing our boutique service model with Big 4 expertise at 60% lower cost.
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About Gorilla Payroll
Gorilla Payroll is Australia's leading provider of comprehensive, fully funded payroll solutions dedicated to recruitment agencies. Established in 2015 by recruiters for recruiters, Gorilla Payroll specializes exclusively in supporting temp recruiters across Australia, providing administration support and fully funded payroll services.
The platform offers 100% fully funded payroll, meaning they fund the payroll so contractors get regular pay-days while agencies manage cash-flow with just one invoice. Gorilla Payroll is an accredited user of Astute, KeyPay, Timepro, Xero and MYOB with integrated reporting across all platforms, making it a comprehensive solution for recruitment agencies.
With a simple, easy to understand cost basis charged as a percentage of wages paid, Gorilla Payroll aims to reduce the time recruitment agencies spend on admin tasks and drive sales activity, while mitigating risk with comprehensive insurance policies.
What Gorilla Payroll Does Well
Gorilla Payroll has several strengths that make it a solid choice
Recruitment Agency Focus
Exclusively dedicated to temp recruiters, understanding the unique needs and challenges of recruitment agencies.
Fully Funded Payroll
100% fully funded solution means contractors get regular pay-days and agencies manage cash-flow with one invoice.
System Integration
Accredited users of Astute, KeyPay, Timepro, Xero and MYOB with integrated reporting across platforms.
Recruiter Specialists
Established by recruiters for recruiters, with deep understanding of what temp desks need.
Risk Mitigation
Comprehensive insurance policies to protect agencies and reduce administrative burden.
Sales Focus
Reduces admin time to drive sales activity and help recruitment teams focus on growth.
How Accountee Compares
A different approach to payroll and accounting services
Smaller, More Dedicated Team
While Gorilla offers specialized recruitment agency services, Accountee provides a boutique service model with dedicated teams who learn your business inside and out. You're not just a ticket number—you have a named bookkeeper and accountant who know your history, understand your challenges, and provide proactive advice. This personalized approach means faster response times and better outcomes.
Superior Customer Communication
Accountee's smaller size is our competitive advantage. We respond faster, communicate more proactively, and build genuine relationships with our clients. Our ex-Big 4 Australian management team is directly involved in client service, ensuring you always have access to senior expertise. You won't get lost in a large organization or wait days for responses to urgent questions.
Significantly Better Pricing
Accountee's payroll services start at just $4 per person/pay run plus a simple retainer. Compared to Gorilla's percentage-based pricing model, this is typically 40-60% less expensive. We achieve this through our efficient offshore-onshore model, not by cutting corners on quality. You get the same compliance standards and professional expertise, but at a fraction of the cost. For growing businesses watching their budget, this difference is substantial.
Ex-Big 4 Australian Management
Our leadership team comes from BDO, NAB, and Westpac, bringing Big 4 standards to every engagement. Every piece of work is reviewed by Australian accountants who understand local compliance requirements and business practices. This ensures you get enterprise-quality service with the personal touch of a boutique firm.
Focused Specialization
Like Gorilla, we specialize in recruitment agencies and growing businesses. But our smaller size allows us to go deeper with each client. We don't just process your payroll—we become strategic partners who understand your business model, growth plans, and unique challenges. This focused approach delivers better advice and more valuable insights.
Which Solution Is Right for You?
Choose Gorilla Payroll If:
- You need 100% fully funded payroll to manage cash-flow
- You're a recruitment agency exclusively focused on temp placements
- You prefer percentage-based pricing tied to wages paid
- You need comprehensive insurance coverage included
- You value a provider built by recruiters for recruiters
Choose Accountee If:
- You want a dedicated team that knows your business personally
- Superior customer communication and fast response times matter
- You need Big 4 quality at 40-60% lower cost
- You're a recruitment agency or growing business seeking strategic advice
- You value relationship-driven service and transparent pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Gorilla Payroll and alternatives
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