Has anyone managed to turn off auto payroll?

I can see the urgency of resolving your concern about the auto-payroll feature in QuickBooks and the need to disable it, especially when the payroll structure for your company involves varying payment amounts and frequencies for directors who are also employees, Alison. I'm here to help you out. 

To address this issue and turn off auto-payroll, let's ensure that you are logged in as the admin user in QuickBooks Online UK to access and manage the auto payroll feature. 

If the issue persists, let's try perform some troubleshooting steps to help you fix the issue. You can log into your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account in a private window. Here are the keyboard shortcuts.

• Press Ctrl + Shift + N (Google Chrome).
• Ctrl + Shift + P (Firefox).
• Control + Option + P (Safari).

Once signed in, you can double-check if the auto payroll option is already available. If not, go back to your default browser and clear the cache to speed up the loading process. There are times the cache becomes overwhelmed with older data which can potentially cause viewing and performance issues.

Moreover, you can check out these articles to manage your payroll better:

• Set up and manage your Auto Payroll in QuickBooks Online Core Payroll
• Managing holiday, bonus, and other pay types in QuickBooks Online Core Payroll

It's our top priority to ensure that all your data is accurate and that you can seamlessly run payroll on our platform. Should you have any other concerns, feel free to reach out here in the Community. We're here to provide support in any way we can. Take care.

Hello

Thank you for your reply. I have tried everything you suggested. When I used a private window I still cannot see the auto-payroll box in my payroll settings. In my regular browser (chrome) I cleared the whole cache and I logged in again with no change. If you have any other ideas I would be very grateful.

Thank you

I'd like to take a moment to thank you for the time and effort you have put into following the troubleshooting steps recommended by my colleague. Your commitment to this process is genuinely valued, AlisonP. To ensure you receive the most effective assistance, I would like to guide you to the appropriate support channel where your issue can be investigated thoroughly.   

Since the troubleshooting steps didn't work, I'd suggest reaching out to our Live Customer Representatives. They are equipped with the necessary resources for a screen-sharing session to further examine why you currently don't have the auto-payroll box in your payroll settings.

I'll show you how you can reach them:

1. Go to the Help icon.
   
2. Select the Search tab and hit Contact Us.
   
3. Key in your concern and hit Continue.
   
4. Choose a way to connect with us:
   • Start a chat with a support expert. Live chat all day, M-F.
   • Call us. M-F, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and S-S, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Additionally, please take a moment to check their support hours to understand when they are available to assist you. It'll help you determine the best times to reach out for help and ensure you can connect with them when you need assistance.

Thank you for bringing your concern to our Community forum, AlisonP. If you have any further questions regarding managing your payroll settings or any other related tasks, please feel free to share them with me by leaving a comment below. I’ll be here to assist you with any inquiries you may have, and together, we can ensure that you have all the information you need to navigate these processes effectively.