Preparation Of Pays
Purpose
To provide controls for process of pay runs and to ensure appropriate verifications are in place to ensure staff are paid according to benefits and entitlements.
Background
A significant area of stress for accounts staff and indeed payees is when there are errors or perceived errors in payment. Staff need to be paid their entitlements with a clear and transparent process. Rework is a difficult and annoying where time sheets and other data is inaccurate or unclear. This procedure intends to make this process as painless and easy as possible.
Scope
Payroll Staff
Procedure
As all accounting software is different you will need to provide a step by step process for your software.
Be careful to include checks to verify hours, rates of pay, people on holiday and people who are leaving the company.
Your accountant or bookkeeper may be able to advise and support you in producing this procedure.
Outcome
A significant area of stress for accounts staff and indeed payees is when there are errors or perceived errors in payment. Staff need to be paid their entitlements with a clear and transparent process. Rework is a difficult and annoying where time sheets and other data is inaccurate or unclear. This procedure intends to make this process as painless and easy as possible.
What you will need before you begin
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Safety hazards awareness
Any safety hazards to be aware of – delete this section if not needed
- [e.g. if pump is located in a confined space then make sure ventilation gear is worn]
- [e.g. older pumps have been known to shatter causing potential eye damage]
Steps
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View time sheets and collate hours worked
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[e.g. Verify pay rates]
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[e.g. Enter into payroll software]
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..others
Tips
Any tips learnt from previous experiences that should be passed on – delete this section if not needed
- [e.g. Do before …]
- [e.g. Always check …]
Traps
Any traps to avoid learnt from previous experiences that should be passed on – delete this section if not needed
- [e.g. Avoid doing this ..]
- [e.g. Avoid doing this ..that]