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Xero Payroll Course

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About the Course

During this 1-day Xero payroll course, participants will learn how to use Xero accounting software software to efficiently manage their company’s payroll. A hands-on approach is taken, and participants work through real-life scenarios to take practical skills and knowledge back to the workplace. All courses are taught by expert Xero consultants with real-world bookkeeping experience.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Setup XERO for payroll
  • Add employee payroll details in XERO
  • Conduct a pay run
  • Create and track employee entitlements
  • Pay employees electronically
  • Display payroll information and generate reports
  • Finalise the end of a pay year.

Prerequisites

Participants should have a practical understanding of Xero accounting software in the workplace, or have successfully completed the Xero Accounting course. In addition, participants must come ready with a username and password to access their own Xero account or Xero trial account.

Course Details

$396 incl GST

  • Duration:1 Days
  • Max. Class Size:10
  • Avg. Class Size:5
  • Study Mode:
    Classroom Online Live
  • Level:Intermediate
  • CPD Hours:6 hours
  • Course Times: Classroom: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(Local Time) Online Live: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(AEST or AEDT)
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Course Dates

Sydney Class Dates

Level 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060

04 Dec 25 Thu Online Live
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Melbourne Class Dates

Level 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000

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Brisbane Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , QLD

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Canberra Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , ACT

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Adelaide Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , SA

04 Dec 25 Thu Online Live
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Perth Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , WA

04 Dec 25 Thu Online Live
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Course Units

Unit 1: Payroll Settings

  • Understanding Payroll Settings
  • Understanding Organisation
  • Organisation Tab (Setup)
  • Understanding Calendars
  • Adding a Pay Calendar
  • Understanding Holidays
  • Understanding Payslips
  • Understanding Superannuation
  • Adding a Superannuation Fund
  • Understanding Pay Items
  • Adding an Earnings Rate
  • Adding a Deduction Type
  • Adding a Reimbursement Type
  • Adding a Leave Type

Unit 2: Adding Employees

  • Adding an Employee
  • Adding Personal Details
  • The Employment Tab Explained
  • Completing the Employment Tab
  • The Taxes Tab Explained
  • Completing the Taxes Tab
  • The Bank Accounts Tab Explained
  • The Pay Template Explained
  • Pay Template - Adding an Earnings Line
  • Pay Template – Adding a Deduction Line
  • Pay Template – Adding a Super Line
  • Pay Template – Adding a Reimbursement Line
  • The Opening Balances Tab Explained
  • The Notes Tab Explained
  • My Payroll

Unit 3: Leave Entitlements

  • Understanding Leave Entitlements
  • Adding Opening Leave Balances
  • Adding Leave Accruals (Enter Rate Method)
  • Adding Leave Accruals (Fixed Amount Method)
  • Adding Leave Accruals (Variable Method)
  • Adding Leave Applications
  • Approving Leave Applications
  • Rejecting Leave Applications

Unit 4: Timesheets

  • Understanding Timesheets
  • Adding a Timesheet
  • Save a Timesheet as a Template
  • Adding a Timesheet Using Template
  • Approving a Timesheet
  • Reverting an Approved Timesheet
  • Deleting an Approved timesheet

Unit 5: Conducting a Pay Run

  • Understanding Pay Runs
  • Commencing a Pay Run
  • Pay Run Summary Screen
  • Making Changes during a Pay Run
  • Posting a Pay Run
  • Sending Pay Slips
  • Reconciling a Pay Run

Unit 6: Payroll Reports

  • Understanding Payroll Reports
  • Run A Payroll Report
  • View & Filter Payroll Reports (Grouping)
  • View & Filter Payroll Reports (Hide Columns)
  • View & Filter Payroll Reports (Filter)
  • Export Payroll Reports
  • Print Payroll Reports

Unit 7: Payroll Obligations

  • Understanding Payroll Obligations
  • Paying PAYG Withholding
  • Paying Superannuation
  • Generate the Superannuation Accruals Report
  • Paying Deductions
  • Reconciling Obligation Payments
  • Generating Payment Summaries

Training Packages

Xero Training Package

Xero Accounting (2 days)
Xero Payroll (1 day)
$ 990 incl GST
(You save $198)
Total Duration
3 days
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Student Reviews

(4.6)
21 November, 2025

Succinct, easy to follow with an instructor who delivers clear instructions and explanations. Content was relevant and thorough for the course and topic.

Vatanabhand C
(5.0)
19 November, 2025

Gordon was again, amazing. It would be good if he refers to Section 550 in the Fair Work Act in future courses, because although he talked about NES etc, I think it would be good to point people to the actual payroll legislation that is so important. Cheers!

Melinda
(5.0)
19 November, 2025

Instructor was well versed with Payroll environment. Real life scenarios given helped understand each segment. Gordon was very helpful in answering all queries raised during the course.

Joana T
(5.0)
15 October, 2025

A very informative day. Great set up and the whole process allows us to understand why it is important to learn from the beginning. Gordon explain heaps of different situations which allow me to have confidence in the future.

Carole S
(5.0)
03 October, 2025

The course is fantastic! Really will walk you through Xero Payroll even if you have no prior knowledge even on Xero, Jeff will guide you along the way! He is very thorough about the course and really accomodated each and everyone of our concerns and queries. Thank you so much!

Louise R
(4.8)
03 October, 2025

1. It went through valuable knowledge of where to find relative regulations regarding payroll in Australia so that whoever is new to the roll can have a gist of the context. 2.All questions have been well answered either on the go or at the end of the session. 3.Mockup data are well prepared so that students can upload to the Demo company file to have a play.

Cher
(5.0)
28 August, 2025

Very good and thorough course, very understandable and easy to follow. would rec this course to everyone

Issam M
(4.2)
28 August, 2025

Xero Payroll course is very informative and it is very crucial for every company. Through using the learning for this course, the company can run the payroll efficiently and accurately.

Kclyn C
(5.0)
30 July, 2025

Gordon is a brilliant trainer with real world experience. Payroll Training was fast faced and comprehensive. Thanks again.

Julie D
(4.6)
30 July, 2025

Great intro. Set up advice another time for our myob integtration might be valuable to us in the future if possible.

Jamie P
(5.0)
16 July, 2025

It was alot of information and what i find the most helpful is the take home manual, so i can go back over the work learnt

amy a
(5.0)
16 July, 2025

Very good experience with Marie. i learnt a lots of thing from her. i really very appreciated .Thank you Marie.

RAMANDEEP K
(5.0)
10 July, 2025

The course provided a clear and practical overview of how to manage payroll using Xero. I now feel confident in processing pay runs, setting up employees, and staying compliant with Fair Work and ATO requirements. The instructor was engaging and explained complex payroll legislation in simple terms, which made it easier to understand the ‘why’ behind each task. Clear, concise, and professional delivery – it’s evident the trainer has hands-on payroll experience. The course struck a good balance between theory and practical use of Xero

Charlotte B
(5.0)
10 July, 2025

There is a lot of information to absorb. I feel my employer left it too late to approve my xero training. I would have like to do it initially and then refresh a couple of weeks later.

Donna S
(5.0)
10 July, 2025

The Payroll Course was great and Jeff was awesom! He was patient with me trying to keep up after 3 days! Thankyou Jeff, you made my Xero training Zoom Course a lot easier for me...

Kel T
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