
This lecture provides an overview of the full course.
This lecture covers the following topics:
Why set up a payroll system
Using a new employee checklist to meet legal obligations
Establishing a payroll system compliant with modern awards
Payroll policies & procedures
Open a Free Xero trial Account
Start a new organisation in Xero
Set up organisation details in Xero
Set up the chart of accounts in Xero
Set up conversion balances in Xero
Set up payroll organisation settings in Xero
Set Up Pay Items And Super Funds in Xero
Add employees in Xero
This lecture covers the following topics:
Payroll privacy and security
Managing payroll enquiries
Security of payroll information
Control measures
Protecting payroll information by managing user access
This lecture covers the following topics:
Approve leave requests in Xero
Process pay runs in Xero
Run payroll reports in Xero
Check and fix payroll transactions in Xero
Make batch payments in Xero
Send payslips in Xero
Reconcile payroll payments with the cheque account in Xero
Reconcile payroll using payroll and accounting reports in Xero
Remit payroll liabilities in Xerp
Complete the Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) in Xero
Remit PAYG tax withheld to the ATO in Xero
This lecture covers the following topics:
End-of-period procedures
End-of-Financial-Year payroll
Verifying payroll data matches the General Ledger
Exporting data from Xero
Employment Termination Payments (ETP)
Payroll tax
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
It also has step-by-step video walkthroughs on how to use Xero, narrated and explained by the course instructor.
If you’re looking for:
Clarity instead of confusion
Practical skills instead of theory overload
Simple explanations of complex topics
You’re in the right place.
This course is about:
Setting up a payroll system in Xero so it follows Australian rules for tax, superannuation, and leave.
Adding employee details and configure pay templates, pay items, and leave types correctly.
Running a payroll in Xero for wages, leave, and adjustments, and ensure it posts correctly to the ledger.
Understanding payroll privacy and security principles and explain why payroll data must be protected.
Using Xero’s user roles and permissions to control who can view or change payroll information.
Finalising end‑of‑year payroll in Xero, including Single Touch Payroll (STP).
Checking year‑end reports so employee earnings, tax, and superannuation are accurate and compliant.
in Xero.
This course is designed for:
Anyone who wants to start a creer in accounting and bookkeeping
Small business owners or managers
Individuals managing business accounts
Accounts people who want to upskill
Senior payroll administrative staff members
Payroll administrative and systems support staff
This course follows a case study approach to learning, packed with multiple scenarios.
Real practical transactions for you to practice, accompanied by:
Individual, step-by-step walkthroughs
Numerous learning activities
Show & Tell videos
All you need is:
A desire to excel
Basic English language, literacy and numeracy skills
Basic computer, internet, and email knowledge
A personal computer
Internet access
A free Xero trial account
After completing this course you will receieve an APEX Professional Excellence Certificate.