Payroll
Effective Payroll and PAYE Management
for Wellington Businesses
Simplifying Payroll Obligations and Ensuring Staff Are Paid Correctly
Professional Payroll Support, Compliance, and Tax Planning Expertise
Payroll Processing
Accurate payroll processing is vital to every organisation, ensuring employees are paid correctly and all statutory obligations are met on time.
Managing payroll can be demanding, especially when you are also focused on running daily business operations. Whether you pay staff weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, accurate payroll processing is essential to maintain compliance with New Zealand employment and taxation laws. At Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants, we provide expert support to make the entire payroll function seamless and stress-free.
Our team manages every aspect of your payroll, including gross pay calculations, deductions, PAYE obligations, and KiwiSaver contributions. We also handle holiday pay, sick leave, and any adjustments required under the Holidays Act 2003. Using secure systems, we maintain the confidentiality of employee data while ensuring that each payment is processed promptly and accurately.
Many errors in payroll arise from incorrect data entry or misunderstanding of current legislation. These can lead to penalties from Inland Revenue or dissatisfaction among employees. We prevent such issues by combining technical expertise with accurate reporting and transparent communication. Our professional approach gives business owners peace of mind, knowing every payslip and Inland Revenue filing is correct.
Our accountants also integrate payroll information with your wider accounting framework to support effective tax planning and financial reporting. Whether you use Xero Payroll, MYOB, or another compliant platform, we ensure your payroll data links smoothly with your general ledger. This efficiency saves time, reduces manual work, and keeps your records consistent and audit-ready.
Comprehensive Payroll Management and Advisory Services
Complete payroll support and practical business advice to keep your operations compliant, efficient, and cost-effective.
At Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants, we go beyond basic payroll processing. We provide a full range of payroll management services designed to improve accuracy, streamline reporting, and reduce administrative burden. From setting up new employees to processing final pays for departing staff, our team ensures every stage complies with legal and tax requirements.
We collect and manage timesheets, prepare payslips, track leave balances, and calculate all deductions accurately. Our accountants ensure PAYE, student loan repayments, and KiwiSaver contributions are filed with Inland Revenue within statutory deadlines. We also reconcile payroll records with your financial statements so you always know your true labour costs.
Using Xero Payroll and MYOB, we can design an automated, cost-effective payroll solution that suits the size and complexity of your organisation. These platforms simplify calculations, reduce the risk of error, and integrate with your financial reports for real-time insight. We also provide training and support to your administration team so that internal processes remain accurate and efficient.
Beyond compliance, we help you use payroll data to strengthen wider business development and business strategy. Analysing wage trends and overtime costs can highlight opportunities to allocate resources more effectively and improve revenue through better workforce planning. Our accountants provide ongoing financial advice so that payroll decisions align with your company’s long-term goals.
Whether you employ a single worker or a large team, our payroll specialists will ensure that every employee is paid correctly, all taxes are lodged accurately, and every report meets Inland Revenue standards. Partnering with Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants gives you confidence, accuracy, and efficiency in every pay cycle.