Before you start

Make sure you’ve set up your holiday payments and settings. You can also use these steps for full-time employees.

Set up holiday accrual for a part-time employee

1. Go to Processing, then select Employee Details.
2. Next to the Surname box, select Browse, then choose the employee.
3. Select the Holidays tab, then complete the following:
   • Accrual method: Choose One third of a working week per calendar month
   • Holidays B/F from last year (days): If applicable, enter the number of days carried forward
   • Total number of working days per week: Enter the number of days worked each week, or an average if it varies
   • Hours per working day: Enter the number of hours worked each day, or an average if it varies
   • Payment method: Choose Pay based on a number of days taken in a period
   • Annual pay: Enter the employee’s estimated yearly gross earnings

Set up mid-year

1. Select Edit Holiday Year Details, then select Add and complete:
   • Period Date: Enter the current pay period date
   • Worked 117 hrs last month: Select Yes or No
   • Days Taken: Enter the total holiday days taken so far this year
   • Holiday Pay: Enter the total holiday pay given so far this year

   Example: The employee worked 117 hours last month, took two holiday days, and received €192.00 holiday pay to date.

2. Select Save.
3. Repeat steps 2–5 for each employee, then select Cancel.

Next steps

You can now record holidays and process holiday pay in Sage 50 Payroll Ireland.