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How to add employees to Payroll | Get started tutorial

How to add employees to QuickBooks Advanced Payroll

It doesn’t take long to add an employee’s information to QuickBooks Advanced Payroll. Input their details today so you’re ready for your first pay run.

Before you start:
You will need your company information, HMRC Gateway credentials, accounts office and PAYE reference.

View step-by-step guide

Benefits include

Be prepared ahead of your pay run.
Prepare an employee for a workplace pension.
Control access to the self-service portal.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1 of 3

Select the Payroll tab on the left and click theAdd employee button.
Enter your employee’s name and a few more details, including their date of birth and address, then decide if you want this employee to have access to the self-service function.

Step 2 of 3

Under employment details add their start date and payment information.
You’ll then be asked for their bank details and information about their National Insurance and previous employment.