EFT Processing
This step is used to generate a file containing all EFT transactions
from the current payrun.
This file can then be uploaded to your bank for
payment to each employee.
You can access this screen during the payrun process, and can also generate an EFT file from a previous payrun if required.
- Ensure that at least one employee's payment method is EFT.
- Complete the data entry in payrun.
- Proceed with the Payrun Update.
- On the Update screen click Nextto reach the EFT Processing screen.
- Complete the following information:
| Field | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Company Bank Accounts | This is a list of all existing company bank
accounts. Payments will be taken from the selected account. The system will automatically select the first account in the list. Sort the list if you require a different account to be first. |
| Processed Date |
Enter the date you want the bank to process this payment. You may enter a date in the future if required, but check with your bank to see if any limits apply. |
| Lodgement Ref | This will appear on the employees bank statement. If required you can change it here. |
| EFT Format | For Australian companies this will always be ABA. For New Zealand companies this will be the Alternative EFT Format selected in Company Bank Accounts |
| Filename |
This is the default location and file name of the EFT file which will be generated. The path is the default. The filename includes a date and time stamp, the current run number and the company name. |
| Browse | Click on the Browse button if you wish to change the path or filename. |
| Generate | Once your settings are complete, click Generateto create the EFT file in the specified location. |
if you wish to change the path or filename.