Payroll Service

A 2019–20 investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman revealed that 71% of the 1,432 workplaces audited were non-compliant—a clear sign that businesses of all sizes and industries are vulnerable.

Now more than ever, maintaining payroll compliance is essential to protect your business from costly penalties, reputational damage, and legal consequences.

Payroll Responsibilities

Staying on top of payroll isn’t just good practice — it’s a legal obligation. Every business must ensure its payroll processes are accurate, up to date, and compliant with current regulations. Key responsibilities include:

  • Implementing a reliable leave accrual system

  • Ensuring Single Touch Payroll (STP) and SuperStream compliance

  • Accurately reporting payroll activity in your BAS

  • Paying award rates, overtime, and entitlements correctly

  • Managing employee timesheets and rosters efficiently

  • Processing and paying superannuation by the due date

  • Declaring wages appropriately for WorkCover

Getting it right protects your business from penalties and helps build trust with your team.

Why Outsource Payroll?

Outsourcing payroll isn’t just a way to reduce in-house staffing costs — it’s a strategic move to ensure your business stays compliant amid ever-changing legislation and complex payroll requirements. With expert support, you can minimise risk, save time, and focus on what matters most: running your business

Avoid Costly Payroll Errors

Mistakes in employee pay — such as underpayments or late payments — can significantly damage staff morale, affect their ability to meet financial obligations, and increase the risk of staff turnover.

Beyond the internal impact, payroll errors can also expose your business to formal disputes, Fair Work investigations, and serious financial penalties. Getting it right isn’t just about compliance — it’s about protecting your team and your reputation.

With Donnelly Bookkeeping, we can ensure:

Weekly or fortnightly payroll processing.

Payday Super lodgement.

Certified payroll processing.

Return to work.

PAYG IAS returns.

Payroll compliance.