Set a new pay period

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 in the period.   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 choose 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, tick the confirmation box, then select Continue.