MYOB Acumatica Payroll – powerful payroll in the cloud

MYOB Acumatica Payroll (formerly MYOB Advanced People) is a modern, cloud-based payroll and HR solution. It can be run as a standalone solution or as an integrated module of the MYOB Acumatica platform.

In July 2024, MYOB changed the name of the platform from MYOB Advanced to MYOB Acumatica to reflect their strong partnership and alignment with the Acumatica company. The payroll module of MYOB Acumatica was changed from MYOB Advanced People to MYOB Acumatica Payroll.

What is MYOB Acumatica Payroll?

MYOB Acumatica is a cloud-native SaaS platform for larger, more complex organisations. It encompasses a broad range of business management functionality, including ERP and finance, payroll, and workforce management.

MYOB Acumatica Payroll (formerly MYOB Advanced Payroll) is the payroll system of choice for more complex Australian and New Zealand organisations. It is fully integrated with MYOB Acumatica, keeping all your data up to date in one place and in real-time.

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MYOB has added their own local expertise so that you can leverage this powerful, purpose-built payroll solution for your business. As it is cloud-based, you have access to your data anywhere and at any time. MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) is designed to be flexible and customisable so that it can meet your needs now, without holding you back in the future.

Clever systems like MYOB Acumatica Payroll (formerly MYOB Advanced People) are used to streamline your payroll processes. They do much more in terms of scope than basic payroll software –build custom pay groups and frequencies, automatically manage onboarding, simplify leave requests and approvals, and more. MYOB Acumatica Payroll integrates with the core MYOB Acumatica ERP to create a single source of business management truth. Payroll data can be automatically allocated to subaccounts and projects and added to reports without manual re-entry or manipulation.

What happened to MYOB Advanced Payroll and MYOB Advanced People?

In July 2024, MYOB changed the name of the MYOB Advanced platform to MYOB Acumatica. This was to bring greater transparency to the alignment between the two companies that have been partners since 2014. Originally called MYOB Advanced People, the payroll aspect of MYOB Advanced was renamed to MYOB Advanced Payroll in 2021 and to MYOB Acumatica Payroll in July 2024. Today, the payroll module of MYOB Acumatica is known as MYOB Acumatica Payroll.

The Acumatica Cloud Business Management Platform is the world’s fastest-growing cloud business management system. It is developed by the Acumatica company in Seattle, USA. MYOB Acumatica is based on the Acumatica platform and has the same features and functionality. MYOB Acumatica is localised to the Australian and New Zealand markets to meet local tax and compliance requirements.

Why does my organisation need MYOB Acumatica Payroll?

MYOB Acumatica Payroll is a sophisticated, easy-to-use cloud payroll solution. It can become a complete payroll management system for your entire organisation or group. It is localised to meet the needs of Australian and New Zealand companies, including Single Touch Payroll, and local tax and award rates. With MYOB Acumatica Payroll, you can:

• Process your payroll from any location and at any time in the cloud,
• Accelerate people-related decision-making with real-time reporting and dashboards,
• Streamline tax and government reporting, including STP compliance,
• Simplify and automate manual data entry processes,
• Pay every employee across your complex organisation or group at one time – or in multiple groups or frequencies – with separate, secure .ABA files and data accuracy,
• Empower your team to manage their own details, leave requests, and more.

Why do you need an integrated business management platform?

MYOB Acumatica is a complete and integrated business management platform. It is designed to encompass a broad range of functionality to help you manage your entire organisation from a single source of truth. It is integrated to Finance, People, Sales & Customers, Projects, Supply Chain, Production, and Field Service management and can be integrated to  third-party connected services. Data flows across the platform in real-time, so you benefit from time-saving automation, real-time reporting, and improved decision-making.

MYOB Acumatica (formerly MYOB Advanced) is the only cloud-native SaaS ERP system that connects your financial, customer, employee, and operational workflows in one platform. It is designed for larger, more complex organisations in Australia and New Zealand. MYOB Acumatica is a platform that can drive your entire organisation towards improved efficiency with real-time data you can trust.

How does MYOB Acumatica Payroll work?

MYOB Acumatica is a Software as a Service (SaaS) system and is hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Australia. It is billed on a monthly subscription that can be scaled up or down annually as your organisation requires. MYOB Acumatica Payroll licences change in cost based on the number of employees and the number of payroll staff. MYOB Acumatica is a 100% native cloud-based ERP system accessed via browser or mobile application, anywhere that you have an internet connection.

How secure is MYOB Acumatica Payroll in the cloud?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a reliable, trusted hosting provider. Cloud Enterprise Software has evolved over recent years, with security as a priority – your data will be safe and secure in MYOB Acumatica Payroll. Two-Factor Authentication and personalised login credentials protect the front end. AWS’s robust server system protects your data at the back end. Your data is secure both in transit and at rest in the cloud with robust encryption protocols. You do not have to worry about maintenance, reliability, storage or security– all you have to focus on is running your organisation.

Who will benefit from MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People)?

If you are already taking advantage of Australia and New Zealand’s favourite ERP, MYOB Acumatica, an integrated payroll module is a perfect fit. MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) can be included in your subscription without disrupting your regular business functions.

The benefits of an integrated ERP system are realised when information flows between the different functions and modules, reducing duplication of effort and manual data entry and providing real-time business insights. Wellington-based company Booster experienced streamlined payroll processes and improved software support after implementing MYOB Acumatica Payroll. Organisations that rely on Membership services for revenue will benefit from an integrated ERP and Payroll system.

However, MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) can also be operated as a standalone payroll and HR solution. It is a good introduction for your organisation to take its first steps into the cloud. Your payroll team can enjoy the cloud-based flexibility, with tax information kept up to date in real-time and the ability to automate different tasks.

MYOB Acumatica Payroll Employee Self-Service

MYOB Acumatica Payroll’s Employee Self-Service (ESS) module lets your team manage their own contact details, superannuation and bank details, leave, and more – without troubling your busy payroll staff. Every member of your organisation will reap the benefits of MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) ESS.

Automated onboarding functionality for MYOB Acumatica Payroll

MYOB Acumatica Employee Onboarding is a dedicated onboarding solution in the MYOB Acumatica Payroll suite, available as part of the ESS module. Take advantage of the efficiency improvements that come with a digital-first onboarding experience by collecting new starter information directly into MYOB Acumatica Payroll. This reduces the administrative workload on your payroll administration team, who would typically chase paper forms and manually enter details.

The Enhanced Functionality of MYOB Acumatica Payroll

MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) is well-equipped to handle the payroll needs of more complex organisations.

Some of the features included as standard are:

• Full integration with the MYOB Acumatica platform,
• The online tax engine, so you are always using the latest tax rates and thresholds,
• Powerful configuration options that cater to many different employee scenarios including multiple employee pay groups across several pay frequencies, so you can pay your entire complex organisation at the right time,
• Single Touch Payroll-compliant to send automatic updates to the ATO (Australian compliance requirement only),
• Employee Self-Service that allows your team to update personal details and apply for leave. Managers can approve these requests from anywhere,
• Advanced payroll software reporting, transaction history and audit tracking,
• End of Year Payroll functions to streamline your end of year processes.

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What is MYOB Acumatica Workforce Management?

MYOB Acumatica Workforce Management complements MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People), providing an end-to-end workforce management system for your organisation. Workforce Management specifically improves the way you onboard, roster, track, and pay your staff. With the addition of Workforce Management to the MYOB Acumatica platform, your organisation can connect payroll with critical upstream processes for greater efficiency and enhanced decision-making.

Implementing MYOB Acumatica Payroll (Acumatica) and MYOB Acumatica Workforce Management means that MSP Photography no longer wastes precious hours manually onboarding new starters or calculating leave balances during its busiest time of year.

Please note that MYOB Acumatica Workforce Management has been designed to meet the requirements of specific industries. Reach out to our expert consultants to see if this solution is a good fit for your organisation.

Case Study – Booster

Booster decided that they needed a new system to streamline their payroll processes and better support their organisation’s growth. As their trusted and experienced implementation partner, we were able to offer early access to New Zealand’s newest payroll-specific module of MYOB Acumatica – MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People). Booster now leverages both MYOB Acumatica Business and MYOB Acumatica Payroll in one integrated system, and the team is not looking back.

Read more about their efficiency improvements following Booster’s MYOB Acumatica Payroll Implementation here.

Why should you choose MYOB Advanced Payroll (People)?

Choose MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) if you need:

• A market-leading payroll and HR solution tightly integrated into your ERP system,
• The flexibility and control of multiple customisable pay groups across different pay frequencies,
• Enhanced payroll reporting capability, without printing out paper copies,
• Simple tax compliance with tax rates and thresholds kept up to date by MYOB,
• Compliant payroll management software with real-time tax and award updates,
• A cloud-based solution with anywhere, anytime access.

MYOB Acumatica Payroll Implementation

Kilimanjaro Consulting is MYOB’s number 1 partner and the leading MYOB Acumatica Payroll implementer across Australia and New Zealand. We have the largest, most experienced team of qualified consultants, including the very first certified MYOB Acumatica consultant and the current MYOB Consultant of the Year Award winners.

We follow a tried and tested, structured methodology to guide you through the implementation process. The Kilimanjaro Consulting implementation methodology has been honed and improved through years of experience. It is designed to mitigate the risk of an MYOB Acumatica implementation. The structure it provides ensures that all your requirements are met in the design, the build works as intended, and that your team are trained and prepared when you go live.  Our philosophy is that you need to become self-sufficient in your new system as soon as possible. However, we will always be there to help, guide and assist you as your organisation grows.

The Kilimanjaro Consulting implementation team has a unique insight into how larger, more complex organisations can improve their profitability and efficiency with the MYOB Acumatica platform. Our extensive experience in cloud ERP and payroll consulting and a combination of business, accounting, and IT skills places us in a powerful position to help improve your business through implementation. We are specialist MYOB Acumatica implementers for larger, more complex organisations with stringent compliance requirements, separation of responsibilities, multiple consolidated entities, and multifaceted charts of accounts. Implementing MYOB Acumatica and MYOB Acumatica Payroll has liberated companies like Revelop to concentrate on more strategic initiatives.

Making the transition from MYOB Exo Employer Services

MYOB has announced that MYOB Exo Employer Services (Exo Payroll) will reach its End of Life in November 2026. The Kilimanjaro Consulting team are experts in facilitating the migration from MYOB Exo Employer Services to MYOB Acumatica Payroll. We are MYOB Payroll specialists and follow a structured migration workflow to ensure you can go live in your new payroll system with no loss of data or service.

Contact our expert team to assess your requirements and discover how MYOB Advanced Payroll can safely and securely support your payroll requirements. Email sales@kilimanjaro-consulting.com, call 1300 857 464 (AU) or 0800 436 774 (NZ), or book a time for a chat here.

MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) Training

Training is essential to get the most out of your MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) system. At Kilimanjaro Consulting, we have several available MYOB training options.

Training at Implementation

Our expert payroll team will provide training on MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) during the implementation process. This ensures that you are self-sufficient when you go live. The training in the implementation process will cover important topics such as:

• Entering and setting up new employees
• Processing pays and issuing payslips
• Generating standard bank files to pay employees electronically

Training Post-Implementation

Whether you have new staff who require system training or just need a refresher on what was covered during implementation, we can also provide ad-hoc training to suit your specific requirements. Additional topics that can be covered include:

• New leave entitlements
• New pay items
• Superannuation funds
• MYOB Payroll Training and Tax Reporting
• Employee Self-Service

For more information or to sign up for your training experience, visit the Kilimanjaro Consulting Training Portal or email training@kilimanjaro-consulting.com.

MYOB Acumatica Payroll Support

Kilimanjaro Consulting’s MYOB Acumatica Payroll support services provide everything from basic guidance for new team members to specialist support for complex integrated sites. Support is a key step in your ongoing MYOB Acumatica success. You need a support partner that can assist with any changes or speedbumps along the journey – to ensure that you remain efficient and continue to see return on your investment int MYOB Acumatica Payroll (formerly MYOB Advanced People).

Our support team is here to guide you, regardless of where you are in the technology journey. Whether you have recently gone live with MYOB Acumatica (formerly MYOB Advanced), or are simply looking for a premium support partner, we are here to help. Kilimanjaro Consulting has the largest team and most experienced MYOB Acumatica (formerly MYOB Advanced) consultants across Australia and New Zealand.

Our goal in providing MYOB support services is to ensure your continued success using the MYOB Enterprise suite of products. We want to be able to get you back to working in your system as quickly as possible. Our MYOB Acumatica Support team has developed a robust knowledge base grounded in their real experiences in finding a solution for our clients. You may not have faced the problem before, but it is likely that we have. No matter if the query is small or large, our team will always endeavour to provide a satisfactory solution.

Kilimanjaro Consulting is #ClientFirst

The Kilimanjaro Consulting team follows and embodies the #ClientFirst approach. We put your needs first. Our core focus is to improve efficiency in your business through the clever use of innovative technology. Our team does not look for the easy fix. They are driven to find the best solution for your organisation. We are your long-term partner for continuous improvement.

The Kilimanjaro Consulting team uses the MYOB Acumatica Support Portal to manage cases and tickets. The portal gives improved visibility of your case, including statuses and updates – all part of making sure you have the best MYOB Acumatica Payroll support experience.

Take advantage of our experience to help your business

Contact us to organise a free, no-obligation assessment of your organisation, and whether MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) is right for you. MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) is designed to meet the payroll needs for larger, more complex organisations. This requires a skilled implementation partner to support you through all stages of the implementation: design, build, User Acceptance Testing, and Go-Live.

To start a conversation about how MYOB Acumatica Payroll (People) can improve efficiency in your organisation, email sales@kilimanjaro-consulting.com, or call 1300 857 464 (AU) or 0800 436 774 (NZ).