Preceda End of Life

Your Preceda payroll is ending. Your business doesn't have to suffer.

Migrate to enterprise-grade AU/NZ payroll without disruption, data loss, or compliance risk.

Affinity is the proven alternative for Preceda customers who need Australian and New Zealand payroll expertise delivered in a straightforward, modern platform.

The cost of getting this wrong

A rushed or poorly planned migration creates risks that can take years to fix.

Compliance exposure

Moving to a platform that doesn't handle Australian Modern Awards or New Zealand Holidays Act correctly means ongoing compliance risk and potential underpayment claims.

Service disruption

Missed pay runs, incorrect pays, and integration failures damage employee trust and consume management attention when you can least afford it.

Hidden costs

"Lower cost" platforms often require expensive customisations, consultants, and ongoing support to handle the AU/NZ payroll requirements that Preceda managed out of the box.

Proven Migration Partner

We've migrated dozens of Preceda customers successfully

Affinity understands what Preceda did well – and what you'll miss if you move to a generic platform. We're purpose-built for Australian and New Zealand payroll, handling the requirements that matter in a straightforward way.

  • Deep AU/NZ complianceModern Awards, EBAs, Holidays Act, STP, KiwiSaver – built in, not bolted on.
  • Proven migration methodologyStructured process with clear milestones, parallel runs, and minimal disruption to your business.
  • Dedicated migration supportDirect access to migration specialists who've done this dozens of times.
40+ years
Australian and New Zealand payroll expertise
Dozens
Successful Preceda migrations completed
8-12 weeks
Typical migration timeline from kickoff to go-live

What sets Affinity apart

Not all Preceda alternatives are equal. Here's how Affinity compares to generic platforms.

Key featurePrecedaAffinity SaaS
Payroll configurationStandard featuresAdvanced configuration with greater customisation
Payroll processingSemi-automatedFully automated, streamlining all aspects
Retrospective processingManual overrideAuto-calculated with intelligent reminders
Leave managementBasicHighly flexible rules-driven leave management
Tax filingManual validationFully automated with pre-validation checks
Mobile appBasic browser accessNative app with full self-service functionality
ReportingLimited to standard reportsA range of tools for customised reporting and analysis
ComplianceMeets basic requirementsFull compliance, including region-specific rules

Want to learn more about what makes Affinity different?

Your migration roadmap

A proven, structured process that protects your business and your people.

1

Discovery

Week 1-2

  • Data audit and mapping
  • Award and compliance review
  • Integration requirements
2

Configuration

Week 3-6

  • System setup and rules
  • Data migration and validation
  • Integration testing
3

Parallel runs

Week 7-10

  • Run both systems simultaneously
  • Compare and validate results
  • Fine-tune configuration
4

Go-live

Week 11-12

  • Cutover to Affinity
  • First live pay run
  • Hypercare support

Our commitment: We run parallel payrolls until you're completely confident. Your first live pay run will be accurate and smooth.

Don't wait until Preceda stops working

Book a migration assessment today and get a fixed-price quote, timeline, and risk-free transition plan.

What success looks like

Without the right partner

  • Months of rework fixing compliance gaps
  • Unexpected customisation costs
  • Pay errors damaging employee trust
  • Lost historical data and reporting
  • Ongoing dependency on consultants

With Affinity

  • Accurate and smooth first pay run
  • No compliance gaps or hidden costs
  • Employees don't notice the change
  • Full historical data preserved
  • Direct support, no ticket queues

Trusted by Preceda customers across ANZ

"We migrated from Preceda to Affinity in 10 weeks with a smooth transition. The parallel run process gave us complete confidence, and our first live pay was accurate. Finally, we have a platform built for Australian payroll that's both powerful and straightforward."
– Payroll Manager, Enterprise Manufacturing Company

Ready to move forward?

Get your fixed-price migration quote and risk-free transition plan today.