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Xero | Set up Payroll Organisation Settings

This article will show you basic set-up for Xero Payroll



DEFAULT ORGANISATION SETTINGS




NameDescriptionPoolwerx Account number
Bank account
This is the primary bank account that salary and wages will be paid from

Usually account 1000-001 - however check your COA for the main account
PAYG Liability Account
This is the tax component on the salary and wages.  This will continue to accrue until you pay your BAS
2300-022 PAYG Witholding
Wages Expense AccountGross Salary & Wages to P/L (ie. before tax)6100-100 Wages and Salaries
Wages Payable AccountUntil physically paid it is posted to Balance Sheet (when paid you mark the payment against the wages payable account)2300-001 - Wages and Salaries
Superannuation Liability AccountUntil physically paid it is posted to Balance Sheet (when paid you mark the payment against the super Payable account)
2300-003 Superannuation Payable
Superannuation Expense AccountShows on the Profit & Loss6100-101 - Superannuation






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