Allocate a cost centre to an employee
- Go to Processing, then select Employee Details.
- In the Surname box, select Browse, then choose the employee.
- Select Browse, then choose the cost centre you want to apply.
- Select Save, then Cancel.
Need to split costs across multiple departments?
You can divide an employee’s pay across several departments using:
- Multi Entry tab on the employee’s timesheet.
- Multi-timesheet import: Ideal if you use time and attendance software or Excel.
- Costing tab on the employee’s record: Allocate percentages for cost analysis.
TIP: Want to set up cost centres? Read the cost centre guide.
Reporting
Once you’ve set up departments, you can use them in reports:
- Go to Reports.
- Select the report you want, then choose the Sequence order.
- Select Preview to check the report.
For information about the reports available in Sage 50 Payroll Ireland, view the payroll reports guide.