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PAYROLL SOFTWARE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Payroll management made easy

Save time, streamline your employee payroll management, and ensure ATO compliance by using QuickBooks Payroll Software powered by Employment Hero, the number one choice for Australian businesses.*

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All-in-one payroll software for small business

Streamline payroll processes and enjoy the benefits of QuickBooks cloud-based payroll software.

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Save time with automatic calculations

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Straightforward per-employee pricing

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Employees can access self-service on the go

Fully Single Touch Payroll compliant

Fully Single Touch Payroll compliant

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Straightforward pricing for small businesses

Take advantage of serious value by adding payroll software to any QuickBooks Online plan.

  • Easy $6/employee per month pricing on Standard Payroll
  • Add payroll software to any QuickBooks Online plan
  • No forced plan changes as your business grows
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Simplify payroll management

Enter hours and pay, and let our payroll software handle the rest.


  • Say goodbye to complex payroll calculations: Save more than just time and money. 
  • You’ll get a notification if any actions are required from your small business
  • Gain complete financial visibility with comprehensive reports from QuickBooks payroll software
  • We’re here to help with readily available assistance to make tax time a breeze
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Save time with automatic payroll calculations

Say goodbye to manual data entry and complex payroll calculations. QuickBooks Payroll Software does the number crunching for you and automates the calculation of superannuation, leave, and termination payments, while also providing proactive notifications for any required actions from small businesses.

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Streamline super contributions

We’ve teamed up with Beam, a game-changing super fund clearing house, to change the way you pay your staff’s super. It’s fast, automated, and you can manage everything right from QuickBooks Payroll.

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Single Touch Payroll (STP) is sorted

The QuickBooks Single Touch Payroll solution powered by Employment Hero includes integrated STP compliance.

  • Inbuilt Single Touch Payroll 
  • ATO approved
  • Pre-built Awards for peace of mind (Advanced payroll option)
  • Eliminate manual data entry by automatically sending payroll information with each pay run.
  • Save time by sending a report to the ATO with every pay run.
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Send customised payslips

Create fully customisable and compliant payslip templates with QuickBooks payroll software. Your business matters to us so we made sure you can reinforce your business brand.

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Let employees serve themselves

QuickBooks Payroll integrates with Swag, an employee self-service app that allows employees to view payslips, request leave and manage timesheets on the go. Our payroll software allows employers to offer more competitive workplace benefits and a refreshed user experience with employee self-service.

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Employee rostering and wage overviews

Our Advanced Payroll software option provides employee rostering and wage overviews.

  • Easily access rosters and manage shifts
  • See projected wage costs at any time
  • Set budgets for each shift or location
  • Easy-to-use roster templates and shift swapping

Free Payroll setup session

Get up and running with QuickBooks Payroll by scheduling a free setup session with our expert onboarding team.

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What our users are saying about QuickBooks Payroll Software

What our users are saying about QuickBooks Payroll Software

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“Easy and brings peace of mind” Using QB payroll gives me peace of mind that I won't overlook something...The software is very straightforward and gives me the options I need. If I have a question, I am able to get support...and they walk me through the process.
Stephanie H., HR Director, Marketing and Advertising - QuickBooks Payroll Customer for 2+ years

Payroll Resources

Learn more about payroll with in-depth guides and articles to get you ready for payroll.

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How to Set up Payroll in Australia

QuickBooks guide on how to set up payroll will take you through the process of setting up payroll for your small business so you’re ready for payday.

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Payroll Process: A complete guide for small business owners

Payroll helps you gain a better understanding of your business finances. Learn how to process payroll, calculate it, best practices and more.

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Payroll Calculator

Discover your savings with the various QuickBooks & Payroll plans for your clients by using our Payroll Calculator.

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* Employment Hero was voted the leading payroll solution for SMBs <50 employees (Australian Payroll Association 2021 Payroll Benchmarking Study)

* Free onboarding: Not available for the QuickBooks Self-Employed product or trials.