Outsourced Payroll — Australia
FreeMyCloud provides outsourced payroll services to Australian businesses of every size — a dedicated, university-qualified graduate accountant processing your pay runs, lodging Single Touch Payroll, managing superannuation, and keeping your payroll ATO-ready every cycle. Pre-trained and operational within 3 business days.
Australian payroll is more complex than most business owners expect — STP, super, awards, leave, PAYG. Your dedicated payroll bookkeeper handles all of it.
Pay runs · STP lodgement · Superannuation · PAYG withholding · Leave management · Year-end reconciliationSTP Phase 2 lodged every pay event — automatically reported to the ATO
SGC calculated correctly and paid to nominated funds by ATO deadlines
Tax withheld from employee wages calculated and reported correctly
Annual, personal, and long service leave accruals maintained accurately
A single payroll error can trigger ATO penalties, underpayment claims, or Fair Work obligations. These are the compliance pressures that drive Australian businesses to outsource payroll services.
Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 requires disaggregated income reporting — a more complex lodgement that many payroll systems and operators are still adjusting to correctly.
Australia has over 120 Modern Awards covering different industries and roles. Each carries specific penalty rates, overtime provisions, and leave entitlements that must be applied correctly every pay run.
Superannuation Guarantee contributions must be paid by quarterly ATO deadlines. Late payment triggers the Superannuation Guarantee Charge — a non-deductible penalty that exceeds the original obligation.
Misclassifying employees as contractors — or failing to meet super obligations for certain contractors — creates significant ATO and Fair Work liability. Correct classification requires ongoing vigilance.
Incorrect leave accruals accumulate quietly. Underpayment of leave entitlements — particularly long service leave — can result in significant back-payment obligations when employees depart.
End-of-financial-year payroll finalisation — reconciling STP data, issuing payment summaries, and finalising super — requires accurate records and careful reconciliation throughout the year.
A complete outsourced payroll service — one dedicated payroll bookkeeper working in your payroll software, handling every pay cycle to the correct Australian compliance standard.
Pay runs processed accurately on your schedule — weekly, fortnightly, or monthly — with correct gross pay, allowances, and deductions applied every cycle.
STP Phase 2 reported to the ATO every pay event — salary, wages, PAYG withholding, and super disaggregated and lodged correctly in real time.
SGC contributions calculated at the correct rate, processed through your payroll system, and paid to employee funds by ATO quarterly deadlines.
Tax withheld from employee wages calculated from correct ATO tax tables, reported via STP, and reconciled against your BAS obligations each quarter.
Annual leave, personal leave, and long service leave accruals maintained correctly — balances available and accurate for every employee every pay cycle.
EOFY payroll reconciliation, STP finalisation, and payment summary reporting — all completed accurately and on time for your employees and the ATO.
FreeMyCloud payroll bookkeepers are university-qualified graduate accountants who are pre-trained in Australian payroll requirements — STP Phase 2, the Superannuation Guarantee, Fair Work award interpretation, and PAYG withholding — before they begin with your business.
Each outsourced payroll services client receives one dedicated payroll bookkeeper. They learn your payroll structure, your employee base, your pay schedule, and your award obligations — and apply that knowledge consistently, every pay cycle, for as long as you engage the service.
Modern Award compliance is one of the most common sources of payroll error for Australian businesses. With over 120 Modern Awards covering different industries, roles, and employment types, applying the correct rates and entitlements requires ongoing attention.
FreeMyCloud payroll bookkeepers are able to support businesses covered by the most commonly applicable Australian Modern Awards — applying the correct base rates, overtime, penalty rates, and allowances within your payroll software each pay cycle.
Hospitality Industry (General) Award
General Retail Industry Award
Clerks Private Sector Award
Building & Construction Award
Mobile Crane Hiring Award & trade awards
Professional Employees Award
Health Professionals Award
Your specific award identified on engagement
No requirement to change platforms. Your dedicated payroll bookkeeper is able to work in the payroll software your business already uses — from the first day of engagement.
Outsourced payroll services from FreeMyCloud typically cost 50–70% less than employing a local payroll officer — with no super, no leave, and no recruitment overhead.
No disruption to your current pay cycle. A straightforward onboarding built around your payroll schedule and software.
A 15-minute call to understand your payroll setup, employee count, pay schedule, and award obligations.
We match you with a graduate accountant familiar with your industry's award and payroll requirements.
Your payroll bookkeeper is given access to your payroll software and briefed on your pay structure and schedule.
Pay processed, STP lodged, super calculated — consistently, correctly, every cycle.
I am a university-qualified graduate accountant with pre-training in Australian payroll requirements — STP Phase 2, the Superannuation Guarantee, PAYG withholding, and Fair Work award entitlements. I am able to process your pay runs on your schedule in your existing payroll software.
I manage your employees' leave balances, calculate superannuation correctly each cycle, and lodge STP to the ATO every pay event. At year end, I handle payroll finalisation and reconciliation — ensuring your records are accurate and your obligations are met.
I am able to support businesses of all sizes across all industries — from individual operators with a small team through to ASX-listed companies with complex payroll structures and multiple Modern Award obligations.
FreeMyCloud provides outsourced payroll services to Australian businesses of all sizes across every state and territory — New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. Our outsourced payroll services are available to businesses of all sizes, from individual operators with a handful of employees through to ASX-listed companies with complex payroll structures.
Australian payroll compliance is more demanding than in most comparable jurisdictions. Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 requires real-time, disaggregated reporting to the ATO every pay event. The Superannuation Guarantee must be paid at the correct rate to the correct funds by quarterly ATO deadlines. Fair Work Modern Awards impose specific pay rates, penalty provisions, and leave entitlements that vary by industry, role, and employment type. PAYG withholding must be calculated correctly from current ATO tax tables and reconciled against BAS obligations each quarter.
FreeMyCloud outsourced payroll services are delivered by university-qualified graduate accountants who are pre-trained in Australian payroll requirements before they begin with a client. They work directly in your existing payroll software — Xero Payroll, MYOB Payroll, QuickBooks Payroll, Employment Hero, or KeyPay — and process your pay runs on your schedule without disruption to your operations.
The FreeMyCloud outsourced payroll services model is a dedicated arrangement. One payroll bookkeeper is assigned to your business, building knowledge of your payroll structure, your employee base, and your award obligations over time. This continuity — the same person handling your payroll every cycle — is a material advantage over shared outsourcing arrangements where the operator changes regularly.
FreeMyCloud provides outsourced payroll services in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Geelong, Darwin, Hobart, and all regional areas of Australia.
What does outsourced payroll include?
FreeMyCloud outsourced payroll services include complete pay run processing on your schedule, Single Touch Payroll lodgement, superannuation calculation and payment processing, PAYG withholding, leave entitlement management, payroll reporting, and year-end EOFY payroll finalisation and reconciliation.
How much does outsourced payroll cost in Australia?
FreeMyCloud outsourced payroll services typically cost 50–70% less than employing a local payroll officer. There are no setup fees, no lock-in contracts, and no employment overhead — no superannuation, leave entitlements, or recruitment costs. Use the savings calculator on our website for a personalised estimate.
What is Single Touch Payroll and do you handle it?
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is the ATO's mandatory real-time payroll reporting system. All Australian employers are required to report salary, wages, PAYG withholding, and superannuation to the ATO each pay event via STP Phase 2. FreeMyCloud payroll bookkeepers handle STP lodgement as a standard part of every pay run.
Can you handle payroll for businesses with Modern Award obligations?
Yes. FreeMyCloud outsourced payroll bookkeepers are familiar with the requirements of the most commonly applicable Australian Modern Awards — including penalty rates, overtime provisions, allowances, and leave entitlements. Your specific award obligations are identified during the initial consultation and applied correctly from the first pay run.
Which payroll software do your bookkeepers work in?
FreeMyCloud payroll bookkeepers are able to work in Xero Payroll, MYOB Payroll, QuickBooks Payroll, Employment Hero, and KeyPay. There is no requirement to change your existing payroll software — your bookkeeper works in whatever system your business already uses.
How is superannuation handled?
Your payroll bookkeeper calculates Superannuation Guarantee contributions at the correct rate each pay run, processes contributions through your payroll software, and ensures payment is made to employees' nominated funds by the ATO's quarterly deadline. Late super payment triggers the non-deductible Superannuation Guarantee Charge — your bookkeeper's role is to ensure this never occurs.
How quickly can outsourced payroll services start?
Most FreeMyCloud outsourced payroll services clients are operational within 3 business days of an initial consultation. Your payroll bookkeeper is pre-trained and requires minimal onboarding — your next pay run can be handled by your dedicated bookkeeper in most cases.
Is there a lock-in contract for outsourced payroll services?
No. FreeMyCloud operates without lock-in contracts or minimum terms. You are free to cancel at any time. There are also no setup fees.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. Tell us about your payroll setup and we will match you with the right bookkeeper — operational within 3 business days.
