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Xero Payroll Training Course

(4.89 out of 5) 1150 Student Reviews

About the Course

Our one-day Xero Payroll training course teaches you to run payroll in Xero with confidence: setting up employees, processing pay runs, managing leave and superannuation, and meeting your Single Touch Payroll (STP) obligations to the ATO. It is hands-on and taught by Xero Certified Advisors, using real-world Australian payroll scenarios, in-class in Sydney and Melbourne or Online Live nationwide.

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
  • Meet payroll obligations with single touch payroll (STP)
  • 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

September 2026
03
Sep
Thu · 03 Sep 26
Online Live · Instructor-led
09
Sep
Wed · 09 Sep 26
Classroom · Melbourne
18
Sep
Fri · 18 Sep 26
Online Live · Instructor-led
30
Sep
Wed · 30 Sep 26
Classroom · Sydney
October 2026
02
Oct
Fri · 02 Oct 26
Online Live · Instructor-led
07
Oct
Wed · 07 Oct 26
Classroom · Melbourne
14
Oct
Wed · 14 Oct 26
Online Live · Instructor-led
30
Oct
Fri · 30 Oct 26
Online Live · Instructor-led
November 2026
11
Nov
Wed · 11 Nov 26
Classroom · Melbourne
12
Nov
Thu · 12 Nov 26
Classroom · Sydney
12
Nov
Thu · 12 Nov 26
Online Live · Instructor-led
25
Nov
Wed · 25 Nov 26
Online Live · Instructor-led
December 2026
09
Dec
Wed · 09 Dec 26
Classroom · Melbourne
09
Dec
Wed · 09 Dec 26
Classroom · Sydney
11
Dec
Fri · 11 Dec 26
Online Live · Instructor-led
January 2027
20
Jan
Wed · 20 Jan 27
Classroom · Melbourne
22
Jan
Fri · 22 Jan 27
Classroom · Sydney
22
Jan
Fri · 22 Jan 27
Online Live · Instructor-led
February 2027
04
Feb
Thu · 04 Feb 27
Online Live · Instructor-led
17
Feb
Wed · 17 Feb 27
Online Live · Instructor-led
17
Feb
Wed · 17 Feb 27
Classroom · Sydney
17
Feb
Wed · 17 Feb 27
Classroom · Melbourne
March 2027
05
Mar
Fri · 05 Mar 27
Online Live · Instructor-led
17
Mar
Wed · 17 Mar 27
Classroom · Melbourne
18
Mar
Thu · 18 Mar 27
Classroom · Sydney
18
Mar
Thu · 18 Mar 27
Online Live · Instructor-led
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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 & Single Touch Payroll (STP)

  • Understanding Payroll Obligations
  • Understand and meet Single Touch Payroll (STP) Reporting Requirements.
  • 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)
06 August, 2026

It is my first experience with Xero and hopefully I got lots of information from it which will definitely help me with my practical job skills in payrolls.

Mohammad M
(5.0)
24 July, 2026

I really enjoyed this course. Your knowledge of the subject was evident throughout, and you explained everything clearly and thoughtfully. I appreciated your engaging teaching style and the supportive learning environment you created. Thank you for sharing your expertise it made the course both enjoyable easy to absorb and worthwhile.

Cassie
(5.0)
08 July, 2026

This course was very informative. the detail in which the payroll is explained is great and I would recommend it for anyone who is going to use xero payroll

Isabel L
(5.0)
08 July, 2026

I wanted to understand the basics of how Xero works so then I can manage the payroll instead of asking my accountant every time. I certainly learnt a lot. I am still a little unsure on some areas but I'm sure I learn as I go.

Laura N
(5.0)
24 June, 2026

Insightful, patient and thorough using real world examples. Will save the company money instead of outsourcing.

Renee M
(5.0)
24 June, 2026

I have spent 3 full days with Jeff. He is great trainer,so full of knowledge and patience. I haven’t trained in years and this was a great NO stress experience. A big Thank you to Jeff :)

DONNA
(5.0)
17 June, 2026

Very informative - good to refresh from previous learning ... but I can always use more information/refreshers :)

Michelle B
(5.0)
27 May, 2026

Gordan explained everything perfectly and took the time to break everything down till everyone understood. Highly reccommend Gordan.

Shannon D
(5.0)
27 May, 2026

Teh day moved at a good pace and a lot og ground was covered. I got a lot out of today. Thank you.

Ingrid F
(5.0)
14 May, 2026

Really glad I did this course. I learnt a lot. Jeff gave me the opportunity to complete a full pay run, which gave me a lot of confidence.

Stephen J
(5.0)
10 April, 2026

Jeff was very clear when explaining processes and happy to repeat the process when asked. Jeff was also very aware of the impact that the course was making on people that attended and offered breaks when appropriate. Jeff was a great trainer through the course of the whole 3 days

Raquel D
(5.0)
20 March, 2026

Wonderful course...I thoroughly enjoyed all the subjects covered in the Xero Payroll training. Everything was explained very clearly to make every topic easy to comprehend. I am leaving the course with a much greater knowledge than what I came with. Highly recommended from beginner to advanced

Stuart M
(5.0)
27 February, 2026

I feel so loaded up with info but that's what i came here for. Gordon was a great teacher and made it all quite fun with his real life examples

Vicky M
(5.0)
27 February, 2026

Thanks Gordon to provide valuable extra tips on the payroll , and also the legislation for compliance!

Shelly K
(5.0)
27 February, 2026

Gain vast knowledge and understanding of Payroll. Again, Gordon is an amazing instructor. Easy to understand and follow through. Well don!

Marie
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