Accounting

Payroll that fits the way your team works.

Your team paid correctly and on time, with source deductions, remittances and year-end slips handled for you.

Is this the support you need?

For employers starting payroll, changing providers or trying to make recurring pay runs more consistent.

Start with accurate employee information

Pay frequency, province of employment, employment terms and taxable benefits affect the questions an employer needs to address. Provide complete records and identify who approves changes before the first pay run is planned.

Connect pay runs to the books

A payroll process should explain who submits hours, who reviews the calculation, when funds are needed and how the entries reach the ledger. Agree on cut-off times and exceptions rather than assuming every change can be handled at the last minute.

Keep year-end in view throughout the year

Year-end work is easier to plan when employee details, benefits and adjustments are recorded as they occur. Ask about payroll account reporting, reconciliations and information-slip responsibilities. An employer retains responsibilities even when administration is outsourced.

What your engagement may include

Payroll calculation and reporting support
Deductions and remittance information
Year-end information-slip preparation as agreed
Payroll-to-ledger reconciliation

The exact scope, responsibilities and proposed fees are confirmed before paid work begins. Not every item is required for every engagement.

Bring a little context to the first conversation

Employee count and pay frequency
Payroll history and current provider
Benefits, variable pay and expense policies
Known remittance or reporting issues

A short summary is plenty to start. Records are only requested once you’ve engaged the firm, through the secure client portal.

Questions about payroll

Can you help a business running its first payroll?

Yes, discuss the setup, employee information, pay cycle and CRA payroll account requirements with the team. Confirm what is included before your first scheduled run.

Does outsourcing payroll remove employer responsibility?

No. The business still needs to provide accurate information, approve payroll and meet its employer obligations. The engagement should spell out which tasks each party handles.

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