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200427112314445
Last Modified Date:
Mon Mar 09 14:35:46 UTC 2026
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Set a new pay period
Description

You can confirm the period number and dates, clear timesheet data, and prepare your payroll for processing. When you set a new period, Sage 50 Payroll Ireland automatically archives the previous one. You can access that data anytime to print reports or review past payrolls.

 NOTE: Before setting a new period, make sure you’ve set up the payroll calendar.

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Resolution

Set a new period

  1. Go to Processing, then select Set Period.
  2. In New Period to Process, enter your next pay period number.
  3. Select Show/Hide Dates and Configure date display settings to hide any fields you don’t need.
  4. Review the following fields and update as required:

    Ins. Weeks Enter the number of insurable weeks in the new pay period.
    Nominal Period Enter the nominal period to which this new pay period belongs.
    Bonus Run Select this option if you need to process a bonus run period.
    New Cost Month Select this option if you’re starting a new cost month.
    Pay Date Enter the actual date you’ll pay employees. This is the date in your Revenue submission.
    Cheque Date Enter the cheque date for the new payroll run.
    Giro Date Enter the giro date for the new payroll run.
    Bank Date Enter the bank transfer date for the new payroll run.
    CWPS Week From/To

    If applicable, enter the first and last week you want to make Construction Works Pension Scheme (CWPS) deductions for.

     


    NOTE: Setting the CWPS calendar up correctly ensures the calculation of the correct weeks. For more information, refer to the Construction Workers' Pension Scheme (CWPS) year end tasks.
  5. Review all entries, then select OK.

Incorrect date range

If you set dates outside the expected range, a warning message appears.

'Check your dates and select a range that matches the pay period you’re processing.'

If you still want to continue, select the confirmation checkbox, then select Continue.

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