Lynley Averis
Lynley Averis
Why use Payroll software?
Payroll software offers lots of different advantages – for the user, the employees and the organisation. This article gives you 9 powerful reasons why you should use payroll software even if you have just one or two employees. 1 Cost Effective & Saves TimeThere is great potential to save money… especially once you can use the […]
Continue readingWhy computerise your payroll?
Since the amendments to the Holiday Act 2003, the introduction of the KiwiSaver Act 2006, and the need to Pay Day File (2019), more businesses have converted from manual to computerised payroll. They have done so to simplify and speed up the processing of pays which would otherwise require lots of manual work and detailed […]
Continue reading5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Pay Drama
Are you dreading Friday December 20th and the dreaded holiday pay calculation? Here are some tips to help. Holiday Pay can cause a lot of stress and so learning some simple rules can help smooth the way to better employee relations. For example; Annual leave is treated differently from BAPS Leave (Bereavement, Alternative, Public Holiday & […]
Continue readingDo I need a Bookkeeper or an Accountant?
There are differences between bookkeepers and accountants and you could save money by knowing what those differences are. Apart from the obvious cost difference of each role, there are functions a bookkeeper generally does not perform. On the other hand there are jobs that an accountant will do but charge a lot more for – […]
Continue readingAlignment journals – why do you need them?
My accountant has asked I enter an alignment journal before I roll over. What is this about and what is the point? The purpose of end-of-year (EOY) adjustment entries is to get your ducks in a row and align your MYOB file with your accountant’s end of year tax accounts. Their job is to check over your […]
Continue readingHoliday Pay Headaches
Xmas is coming yet again. But before we can swap the keyboard with a glass of wine many of us need to prepare holiday pays for the shut-down. Yes, it’s a headache but one which can be mitigated if you take the time now to plan it. Whether you use MYOB Payroll, ACE Payroll, IMS Payroll, […]
Continue readingHow to get accounts staff that will help, not hinder, your business
Everyone wants the perfect person in the office. One that comes with a high level of understanding and experience in both accounting and payroll. One that has knowledge of the software you use PLUS competencies using a computer AND a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. As well as that you want them to fit in […]
Continue readingShould you use MYOB or Xero?
A common question we’re regularly asked is “Which is better – MYOB or Xero?” The answer is it depends. We discuss their pros and cons…
Continue readingThe changing face of accounting software
Accounting software is changing at an ever increasing speed & most people struggle to keep up. The answer is ongoing training..
Continue readingAre you short paying Holiday Pay?
Recent news articles have indicated that some employers have been found to be underpaying their employees holiday pay. Unfortunately this is the case. Some employers don’t understand the Holiday Pay Act and others prefer to do ‘their own thing’…
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