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Setting up a Template for Lewis Paypack (v2.8)

You can import payroll data into MGL that has been entered into the Lewis Paypack payroll system and then exported to a CSV file.

This topic explains how to create a standing journal template in MGL for your Lewis Paypack data. This is the first step in the process of importing your payroll data from Lewis Paypack.

  1. Select GL TRANSACTIONS | STANDING JOURNALS.

Micronet displays the Standing Journal screen.

  1. Select FILE | SETUP PAYPACK JOURNAL.

Micronet displays the Paypack Setup screen.

  1. Complete the following fields:

 

Field

Value

 

Salary and Wages

Select the GL account for salary and wages, or press spacebar then Enter to select an account.

This account will be debited with the total of the salary/wages, holiday pay, sick pay, annual leave, allowances and lump sum payments.

 

PAYG Payable

Select the GL account for Pay As You Go tax, or press spacebar then Enter to select an account.

This account will be credited with the tax amount.

 

Deductions Payable

Select the GL account for deductions payable, or press spacebar then Enter to select an account.

This account will be credited with the deductions amount.

 

Bank Account

Select the GL account from which the payroll is paid, or press spacebar then Enter to select an account.

This account will be credited with the total of the Salary and Wages minus the PAYG Payable and Deductions Payable.

 

Superannuation

Select the GL account for superannuation contributions, or press spacebar then Enter to select an account.

This account will be debited with the super contributions amount.

 

Superannuation Payable

Select the GL account for superannuation payable, or press spacebar then Enter to select an account.

This account will be credited with the super contributions amount.

  1. Select Ok to save the standing journal template.

Micronet creates a standing journal batch with the description “PAYPACK” as shown.

  1. Select FILE | SAVE to save the template.

To import payroll data and process the payroll, refer to "Importing Payroll Data from Lewis Paypack".