How to run payroll for your clients
Overview
As an accountant, you can manage client payrolls in two ways — through a central dashboard (with the Practice Plan) or by accessing each client’s account individually. This article outlines both methods and how to get started.
You can run payroll for your clients using either of the following methods:
Option 1: With an Active Practice Plan
If you’ve subscribed to the Practice Plan, you can manage payroll for all your clients from one central dashboard.
- In the side menu, click on Payroll.
- On the Payroll page, you’ll see a list of clients who have an active payroll subscription.
- From the client list, click Open next to the client you want to manage.
- You’ll be redirected to that client's payroll workspace, where you’ll see the payroll navigation tabs at the top to access pay runs, employee records, superannuation, and more.
Option 2: Without a Practice Plan Subscription
If you haven’t subscribed to the Practice Plan, you can still manage payroll by logging in directly to each client’s account.
- Click on Clients from the side menu.
- Find the client you want to work with and click Connect in the Actions column.
- In the confirmation popup, click Yes to proceed.
- You’ll be redirected into the client’s account.
- Confirm the client’s name at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Click Payroll in the side menu to access their payroll dashboard.
If you don’t see a client listed under thePayroll section (Option 1) or don’t see payroll features in their menu, ensurethe payroll plan has been enabled for that client.
Useful Tips :
- You can return to your own accountant dashboard anytime by clicking Logout Client from the top menu.
- Always double-check the client name in the top-right corner before running payroll.