Xero Payroll

Effortless payroll, taxes, and compliance for small businesses.

by xero · Financial Close & Accounting

Executive Summary

Xero Payroll is a comprehensive cloud-based solution designed to simplify payroll management for small businesses. It automates the complex processes of calculating employee wages, deductions, and taxes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations. The platform helps businesses manage pay runs efficiently, keep detailed pay records online, and handle various employee payment scenarios. Integrated seamlessly with Xero's core accounting software, Xero Payroll provides a unified view of financial operations. It supports businesses in meeting their tax obligations, such as HMRC compliance in the UK, and offers features to manage employee details, leave, and superannuation/pension contributions. This allows small business owners to focus on their core operations while maintaining confidence in their payroll accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Use Cases

  • Automating weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pay runs for employees.
  • Calculating and filing payroll taxes and deductions accurately.
  • Managing employee leave, benefits, and superannuation/pension contributions.
  • Generating detailed pay slips and payroll reports for record-keeping and audits.
  • Ensuring compliance with local payroll regulations and tax laws.

Technical Specifications

Deployment
SaaS
API Available
Yes

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001

Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest

Pricing

Model
Subscription-based
Starting Price
Starting from $40/month (for 1 person payroll)
Target Customer
SMB
Contract Type
Monthly
Free Trial
Yes, 30 days (no credit card required)

About xero

Xero is a New Zealand–founded company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and their advisors. Their platform offers invoicing, payroll, bank reconciliation, and integrations with a wide ecosystem of apps to help automate financial workflows.

Founded: 2006 · Headquarters: Wellington, New Zealand · Employees: 1000+ · Public