Managed payroll services

The Access Group delivers flexible Managed Payroll Services in Australia that ensure payroll is processed accurately, compliantly and on time every time.

Our managed payroll service enables you to outsource the operational workload to a dedicated team of experienced payroll specialists. It’s a practical solution to automate payroll processes, optimise internal resources and free up valuable time to focus on core business priorities.

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STP2 (Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 compliant)

25K Employees, any size, any industry

30+ Years servicing the people & payroll market

Jul '26 Payday Super ready

Let us manage your payroll for you

We offer two tiers of managed payroll services:

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Managed payroll service

Flexible payroll support that grows with you

Whether you need help with part of your payroll or the entire process, Access Managed Payroll Services flexes to meet your needs as your business evolves. Our experienced payroll specialists work as an extension of your team, helping reduce risk, ease administrative burden and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time every time.

Flexes to support all or part of your payroll process
Payroll specialists who work as an extension of your team
Adapts through growth, restructures and regulatory change
Reduces risk and eases administrative burden
Gives you confidence today and flexibility for the future

Fully managed payroll service

Your payroll processing, fully managed from start to finish

Designed for organisations that want to remove payroll complexity and reduce risk, our dedicated team of payroll specialists ensures every pay run is managed professionally, accurately and in line with Australian legislation.

Why choose a fully managed payroll service

Our fully managed payroll service covers the full payroll lifecycle, providing complete peace of mind and operational confidence.

Removes the need for in-house payroll capability
Reduces compliance risk with expert oversight
Ensures continuity through consistent processes
Stays up to date with Australian payroll legislation
Secure, scalable and fully managed end to end

Plan Type

Features:

Tier 1 Managed payroll service

Tier 2 Fully managed payroll services

Payroll processing and management

Includes onboarding, rostering, timesheets, leave, award interpretation, and termination payments

End‑to‑end

Payment processing and bank file generation

Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting

Payday Super processing

End‑of‑financial‑year reconciliation and rollover

Payroll and compliance reporting

Comprehensive reporting — real-time workforce insights on demand

Employee pay calculation and validation

Payroll tax calculation and management

Leave, deductions and adjustments

Integration with finance and ERP systems

Accurate, compliant and on time

Our payroll services are held to strict standards for accuracy, timeliness and customer satisfaction, ensuring your people are always paid correctly and on time

Australian compliance built in

STP Phase 2, PAYG, Payday Super, end of financial year reconciliation, award interpretation, and Modern Award and EBA management, all handled by payroll professionals based in Australia

Payroll security you can trust

Your payroll data is protected by industry leading security practices, including role based access controls, secure authentication, encryption of data in transit and at rest, continuous monitoring, and regular backups

Your data, protected in Australia

Processed, managed, and stored in Australian-based data centres with replication and backup capabilities, ensuring data sovereignty

Scales with your business

From a single employee to 25,000, our services adapt as your workforce and payroll requirements change

Access managed payroll services are:

Accurate and on time payroll processing
Ongoing compliance with Australian payroll legislation
Reduced operational risk
Improved efficiency and continuity
Confidence that payroll is managed by specialists

Benefits of our managed payroll services

Our payroll services are designed to streamline your financial operations, ensure maximum accuracy and increase payroll efficiency. Advantages include:

Pay employees on time, every time, freeing up internal resources
Reduce payroll costs and streamline payroll processing administration
Ensure data integrity and security, with a contingency plan in place in case of emergencies
Simplify the monthly pension returns process
Gain access to the expertise of our dedicated CIPP PAS accredited team
Easily keep up to date with compliance, removing the need to manage complex requirements
Get an in-depth understanding of payroll regulations, including those specific to Irish businesses, with IPASS qualified payroll experts

Ready to take payroll off your plate?

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FAQ

What is a managed payroll service?

A managed payroll service lets you outsource all or part of your payroll processing to a team of qualified payroll professionals. Access offers two options: a Managed Payroll Service for businesses using an Access HR and workforce product, and a Fully Managed Payroll Service for businesses that provide their payroll data externally. Both options cover STP Phase 2 submissions, PAYG, superannuation, EOFY reconciliation, and comprehensive reporting.

How does Access help with Payday Super compliance?

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation on every pay cycle. Our managed payroll service ensures super contributions are calculated, reported, and paid on each pay run — keeping you compliant with the new Payday Super legislation and avoiding SGC shortfalls or penalties.

Is this service right for my business size?

Our managed payroll service is designed to scale — from 1 to 25,000 employees, across any industry or complexity of pay conditions. Whether you're an SME with a lean HR team or a large enterprise managing complex Modern Awards and multi-site workforces, we tailor the level of service to your specific needs.

What is the difference between Managed and Fully Managed Payroll?

The key difference is how your payroll data flows to us. With our Managed Payroll Service, you use an Access HR and workforce product — data is entered into your system and feeds directly into payroll processing. With our Fully Managed Payroll Service, you don't need an Access HR product — you simply provide your payroll data via spreadsheets or forms, and we manage everything end-to-end.