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Payroll software that gets compliance right. Every time

Pricing tailored to your business

Stop second-guessing Award rates, overtime rules, and compliance obligations.
See how Astute Payroll keeps you compliant. Without the manual work.

The compliant payroll platform built for the complexity of workforce law

 

Modern Awards are complex. Penalty rates, allowances, overtime, and leave entitlements change. Getting them wrong is costly. Astute Payroll automates Award interpretation so every pay run is accurate, audit-ready, and fully compliant. Customisable pricing based on your business needs.

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Our platform handles the complexity of compliance so you don't have to:

Payroll & Billing

Manage and automate your payroll and billing processes

Manage tasks in one platform and save time with automation. Astute Payroll simplifies payroll, invoices, and receipts, with easy timesheets, multiple pay cycles, and on-cost analysis— reducing overhead and integrating with your accounting software.

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Self service

Enable employee onboarding and self-service

Create an engaging, compliant onboarding experience that reflects your employer brand, while giving employees easy access to their online profile with key details like leave, wages, and payslips.

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Integrations

Seamlessly integrate with your existing systems

Easily connect Astute Payroll with platforms like Xero, MYOB, Bullhorn, and JobAdder for seamless data flow and no manual entry. Enjoy front- and back-end integration, detailed reporting, and employee self-service.

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Compliance

Ensure compliant pay and award interpretation

Streamline talent management with compliant payroll reporting, automated ATO submissions, and secure tracking of employee records, documents, and workforce compliance data.

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"Astute Payroll provides a reliable and value for money service...I highly recommend their managed payroll services and software to any organisation in the staffing industry. We look forward to growing our business with Astute Payroll for many years to come."
Cameron Walker
Director

Still manually checking Award rates before every pay run?

One miscalculated penalty rate. One missed allowance. One incorrect overtime calculation. The exposure adds up fast. Astute Payroll interprets Modern Awards automatically so the right rate is applied to the right worker, every time, without anyone having to check a spreadsheet.

PAYROLL & BILLING

Manage and automate your complete payroll and billing processes

Manage all your tasks in one platform and reclaim valuable time by automating manual tasks. Astute Payroll allows you to manage payroll, invoices, and receipting. Set up timesheet automation and configuration, streamlining your workflow. Our platform also supports multiple pay cycles and can automatically insert expenses, allowing you to send payslips with one click.

  • Expert payroll management
  • Seamlessly connect with your current accounting software
  • Reduce overheads
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EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE

Enable employee onboarding and self-service

Create a compliant, engaging onboarding experience that reflects your employer brand, while empowering employees with a self-service profile to manage their details, leave, timesheets, and payslips anytime.

  • Automated onboarding with reminders and secure data storage
  • Employee self-service for leave, timesheets, payslips, and job history
  • Built-in compliance with SuperStream and secure authentication

INTEGRATIONS

Seamless integration with your existing systems

Connect Astute Payroll with your existing tech ecosystem effortlessly. We offer easy integration with popular platforms such as Xero, MYOB, Bullhorn, and JobAdder. This ensures a smooth flow of data and eliminates the need for manual data entry.

  • Front-End & Back-End Integrations
  • Comprehensive Reporting
  • Employee Self Service
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COMPLIANCE

Ensure compliant pay and award interpretation

Simplify talent management while staying fully compliant, with powerful tools for reporting, documentation, and workforce visibility.

  • Built-in compliance with STP reporting, TFN declarations, and SuperStream
  • Custom worksite setups with tracked document acceptance
  • Advanced reporting, data insights, and multimedia support

Payroll compliance. Handled by one platform

Modern Awards, STP Phase 2, SuperStream, ATO submissions. Astute Payroll manages it all automatically, so you can run payroll with confidence. Trusted by businesses across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.