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PAYROLL SOFTWARE FOR ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

Q: Why is QuickBooks Payroll powered by Employment Hero?

Employment Hero is the market-leading payroll software for small business* in Australia. Partnering with Employment Hero means we can give our customers the very best in accounting, payroll and support, all in one.

Q: Is QuickBooks Payroll integration with Employment Hero the same as other accounting software?

No. Unlike other accounting solutions that have basic (manual) integration with Employment Hero, we’ve embedded Employment Hero directly into QuickBooks Online Payroll platform. This means important data from tasks such as timesheets and pay runs are synced between Payroll and QuickBooks Online in real time.

Q: Are there any discounts for accountants?

Yes! Payroll is actually included for your firm as part of our free ProAdvisor Program, plus you can get 50% off QuickBooks Payroll plans for your clients.

Q: Can I purchase QuickBooks Payroll by itself?

Yes. You can purchase QuickBooks Payroll on its own, and you can also add it to a QuickBooks Online subscription so payroll sits alongside the rest of your accounting. To find the right plan for your firm, book in a call with our team and we can walk through the options for the clients you support.

Payroll software built for accountants

This is your hub for payroll software for accountants, bringing together AI-powered payroll resources for accounting firms in a single place. QuickBooks Payroll, powered by Employment Hero, gives accountants and bookkeepers a simpler way to run pay. See what it can do for your practice.

I am a small business

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Why accountants choose QuickBooks Payroll

All-in-one platform

Access it all from the ledger to BAS with no double-handling.

Compliant at every stage

Single Touch Payroll and Modern Awards updates, done for you.

Global customer support

Talk to our payroll experts by phone whenever you need them.

Which plan is right for you?

Chat with our local team of payroll experts to get guidance on which plan is best for your needs.

Automated, realtime reporting

QuickBooks updates your payroll figures as each pay run is processed, so reporting reflects where things stand right now. Accountants can review wage costs, leave balances, and superannuation per client, then pull the numbers needed for management reports.

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Client self-service payroll

Give your clients secure access to handle the day-to-day of their own payroll while your firm keeps oversight of the detail that matters. They manage routine pay tasks themselves, and you step in where your expertise adds the most value, which saves time on both sides.

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Streamlined payroll workflow

QuickBooks payroll software keeps your workflow together, so your team isn’t switching between separate systems. We’ve teamed up with Employment Hero to build a super fund clearing house into QuickBooks Payroll, so superannuation is processed as part of the same pay run.

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Accurate time-tracking

Capture employee hours at the source and bring them into payroll without re-entering anything by hand. Approved hours feed into the relevant pay run automatically, so you get cleaner data, fewer corrections, and calculations you can explain when a client asks.

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Why accountants need advanced payroll

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Automated award interpretation

Prebuilt awards update automatically in line with Fair Work conditions, which means your clients pay employees correctly and your team does not have to track every award change by hand.

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Frequently Asked Auestions

Why is QuickBooks Payroll powered by Employment Hero?

Is QuickBooks Payroll integration with Employment Hero the same as other accounting software?

Are there any discounts for accountants?

What should be considered when choosing payroll software for accountants?

When choosing payroll software for accountants, it helps to look at how well it handles compliance, how much of the pay run it automates, and how easily it connects with the accounting tools your firm already uses. Single Touch Payroll, automatic award updates, superannuation processing, and client access all matter for a busy practice. QuickBooks Payroll, powered by Employment Hero, brings these together so you can manage payroll for several clients from a single platform.

What are the benefits of using accountant payroll software?

The benefits of accountant payroll software show up as time saved and errors avoided. Automating pay runs, award interpretation, and Single Touch Payroll reduces manual work and the risk of mistakes, while real-time reporting gives you and your clients a clear view of wage costs and obligations. For payroll accountants handling payroll across several businesses, that consistency keeps every account on the same reliable footing.

What is the best payroll software for accounting firms?

The best payroll software for accounting firms depends on the size and mix of clients you serve, though the strongest options tend to combine full automation, dependable compliance, and room to scale across many businesses. QuickBooks Payroll is built for accountants and bookkeepers, with award automation, Single Touch Payroll, superannuation through Beam, and client self-service in a single platform.