Xero Payroll

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Earlier today, Xero unveiled their much-anticipated, integrated payroll system. And standing up to its bill, Xero really is the easiest accounting system! After tweaking my user settings to include payroll administration, I found myself digging in their Help Center and learning some necessary items to complete the payroll.

We have a client-organization operating in two countries and while encoding for each country differently, payroll was such a breezy walk in the park. Pay items are pretty straight-forward to fill out. Technically, Philippines settings segregate payroll deductions to their own payable accounts. But in Xero they are all in Accounts Payable , which I see as okay since we really have to pay them out next month anyway.

Subsequent payroll will be easier and faster, thanks to Copy Pay Run function. This will really help especially if your payroll doesn’t change much from period to period. Or if it doesn’t change at all!

A Good Payroll System

For a few months now, I have looked at various payroll systems and softwares that would cater to Philippine settings. What do I get? A lot of commercial systems, online and offline alike, popped and I get to review them before finally settling to something that didn’t quite get my attention in the first place!

I almost got frustrated because all are localized support for the countries or region in which the software developer came from. Until I came across SerBIZyo, an online payroll system made specially for the Philippine business. I tried what this service can do and I find it amazingly easy and straight-forward in meeting what it intends to do. A good payroll system, that’s what it is!  Government contributions are automatically computed, leaves and allowances can be allocated and delinquencies (tardiness, etc.) and pay premiums are accurate. You wouldn’t worry about setting pay levels and frequencies, generating and printing pay slips and even integrating to your bio-metrics system (currently supports one model).

And here’s the great news. Users will be able to explore SerBIZyo thoroughly since they are offering two (2) months of free service before charging you. They have an innovative pricing scheme which is really cost efficient. Companies will be charged according to number of users enrolled and per application used. IT support will never be a problem to users. Live chatting is available and a discussion forum is in the works.

Personally, I would love if this service will have an API integration with Xero.com’s online accounting software. This a great welcome since we are geared towards implementing cloud-based applications for businesses. For more information, visit their website and be really amazed to Zero Initial Cost! – SerBIZyo!.