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Starter/Leaver

To access this utility, go to Employees > Select Employee from listing > Starter/Leaver. Complete the Starter/Leaver section as follows:


Start Date

Enter the employee's Start Date in the field provided or select the start date using the calendar.

If the employee's Start Date is in this tax year, a ‘Starter Declaration’ menu will appear. Select the statement that is applicable to the employee from the drop down listing.

Further information on setting up a new employee mid-year can be found here

 

Leave Date

A leave date will be shown for employees that have been issued with a P45 in this tax year, further information on processing leavers can be found here

 

THE EMPLOYEE’S STARTER DETAILS ARE NOW COMPLETE. NOW SELECT THE ‘PAYMENT’ TAB TO CONTINUE TO SET UP THE EMPLOYEE’S RECORD.

Need help? Support is available at 0345 9390019 or [email protected].

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