Sage Business Cloud Payroll has a hidden gem that many users might not be aware of: the 6-step guide. This guide can streamline your payroll process, whether you’re a novice payroll user or an advanced one.
Officially named ‘The Pay Cycle Status,‘ this feature is incredibly handy for streamlining payroll processing.
Let’s delve into this valuable tool that can make your payroll tasks much simpler.
Watch our Video for a Detailed Walkthrough
To get an even more detailed understanding of Sage Business Cloud Payroll’s 6-step guide, be sure to watch our comprehensive video on YouTube. This video takes you through each step of the ‘Pay Cycle Status’ feature, showing you exactly how to streamline your payroll process, whether you’re just starting out or are already an advanced user.
You’ll see firsthand how this feature can simplify your payroll tasks, making the entire process simpler and stress-free.
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Navigating to the Payroll Dashboard
Upon logging into a cycle, users are greeted with a comprehensive dashboard. This page provides a snapshot of
- the number of employees,
- a monthly calendar, and
- other pertinent information.
One of the most helpful features here is the ‘Pay Cycle Status,‘ found as you scroll down the page. This feature includes 6 steps designed to guide users through the payroll process, making it particularly valuable for those not very experienced with payroll tasks.
The 6-Step Guide
Let’s quickly review these steps and see how this guide can assist you during the payroll process.
Step 1: Company
The first step is simply labelled ‘Company.’ Here, users have the option to add a new company and view company details.
Additionally, this section highlights the ability to set up benefit funds, or retirement funds in South Africa.
Step 2: Cycles and Manage Pay Periods
The second step, ‘Cycles and Manage Pay Periods,’ allows users to manage their pay periods. This step ensures that all pay periods are correctly configured and managed, providing a solid foundation for payroll processing.
Step 3: Employee
In the third step, labelled ‘Employee,’ users can view employee details and add new employees.
This step is crucial for maintaining up-to-date employee records, which are essential for an accurate payroll run, and the timely payment of salaries to employees and other third parties like SARS, UIF, and COIDA.
Step 4: Setting Up Leave
The fourth step involves setting up leave according to company policies and in compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment. This ensures that all leave is accurately tracked and managed.
Step 5: Managing Payroll
In the fifth step, users manage the payroll. Sage automates this process, eliminating the need for manual payroll calculations.
This step includes access to reports, ACB, and Netcash setups, ensuring seamless integration from payroll processing to the actual payment of salaries into employees’ bank accounts.
Step 6: Finalising Payroll
The sixth and final step in the payroll process includes:
- posting accounting journals,
- submitting UIF declarations,
- issuing payslips, and
- generating monthly reports.
In this step, users will notice the ‘Next’ button turns pink and is renamed ‘Roll Over,’ signaling that once these tasks are completed, they can move forward to the next payroll period. This cycle continues, with the process repeating: adding new employees, updating leave records, processing payroll, conducting reporting, integrating to accounting systems, and rolling over—cycle after cycle.
Making the Most of Sage Business Cloud Payroll
And there you have it—the complete 6-step guide to simplify your payroll process with Sage Business Cloud Payroll. If you found this guide helpful, be sure to check out detailed articles on Sage’s pricing and features to make the most informed decision for your business.
Thank you for reading! If you have any questions or need further assistance, leave a comment below, and the team will be happy to help. Until next time, happy payroll processing!
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