Do I need payroll software?

Your employees are one of your business’s most important resources. They help you interface with your customers and keep the business running smoothly. It’s vital and part of your legal obligations as an employer to pay your employees correctly and consistently. However many business owners find the payroll process to be overwhelming, complicated and time-consuming. That’s why many companies rely on online payroll software, to ensure proper payroll management. Managing your payroll manually or by excel can open your business to costly mistakes and legal repercussions. Investing in payroll software can save you time, stress and money. This is the case even for very small businesses with 1-2 employees. The Reckon Payroll App starts from just $9.99/month for unlimited employees, which makes it an affordable option no matter how big your team is.

Can I use the Reckon Payroll App on other devices?

Yes, our Premium plan includes additional benefits including the ability to manage your payroll from your phone, tablet or laptop. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to manage payroll to suit a variety of small businesses and business needs.

What are the benefits of Reckon Payroll App?

The benefits of using a mobile app for your payroll include: The Reckon Payroll app includes unlimited employees, which means as your business grows and you hire more staff your payroll cost stays flat! Automatic compliance updates mean you’re always up to date with the latest payroll information and ATO legislation A mobile application means you can log in and manage your payroll from anywhere Automatic calculations including wages, leave and deductions etc save you time on manual calculation Tracking payroll through software gives you a much more secure and stable record of employee data and help prevent costly mistakes Our payroll solution suits a variety of business needs and helps you manage your payroll data better!

What is the difference between the Basic & Premium plan?

Both our plans include the payroll basics such as paying employees and Single Touch Payroll. Our Premium plan is just $9.99/month and includes the following additional features to make managing payroll a lot easier: Email payslips Track leave balances Live chat support Payroll reporting Works on laptop

How do I download the Reckon Payroll App?

The Reckon Payroll App is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play store. Simply follow the buttons on the page of type “Reckon Payroll” into your app store search bar.

Payroll on the go with the Reckon Payroll App

Run payroll anywhere, stay ATO compliant, and pay your team with confidence – in minutes, not hours. Payday Super ready!

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Payroll app with all the features to run your business

Create pay runs, and manage Payday Super, STP, PAYG and entitlements on the go, from wherever your business takes you.

Easy payroll built for mobile & web

Payday Super ready & STP compliant

Simple, fair and transparent pricing

Payroll in your employee's pocket

Safe, secure Aussie payroll app

A payroll solution that’s available on mobile & web

Payroll doesn’t have to be hard. We’ve created a user-friendly cloud payroll system that anyone can master in minutes.

Available on iOS and Android, the app makes it easy to add employees, run payroll, process pay runs and email payslips in just a few taps from your phone.

Plus, the web companion allows you to manage payroll from your PC or laptop with automatic syncing across devices.

Payday Super & STP compliance are covered

Get Payday Super ready and say STP compliant with ease. Reckon Payroll automates the hard work so you’re always aligned with the ATO. Everything is handled for you:

Super is calculated automatically every pay cycle
PAYG calculated automatically
Super aligned to Payday Super rules
Leave and entitlements tracked in real time

Fast, accurate, compliant payroll without the effort.

Easy & affordable payroll software for small business

Our pricing is simple and transparent.

No setup fees. No per-employee surprises. No hidden charges.

Whether you have one employee or a growing team, our small business payroll software helps you run payroll correctly, lodge with the ATO on time and stay in control.

Unlike traditional outsourced payroll services, our secure cloud payroll solution gives you full control without expensive external payroll providers.

Give your employees access to their own payroll portal

Invite your team to Reckon Mate – the employee-facing companion to Reckon Payroll.

With Reckon Mate, new staff complete self-onboarding by entering their tax file number, super and banking details directly into the system. Information syncs instantly with your payroll system, reducing admin.

Once onboarded, employees can log in anytime to the employee payroll app to view payslips, check leave balances, and more – all from their phone.

Secure hosting from an Aussie company you can trust

Your payroll is in safe hands with Reckon, a publicly listed company with over 30 years of experience delivering accounting and payroll software in Australia.

With Reckon, your data is hosted securely in Australia, protected with bank-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and ATO security requirements.

After 30+ years supporting businesses, we know that trust and reliability are non-negotiable when choosing cloud-based payroll software.

Easy payroll built for mobile & web

Payroll doesn’t have to be hard! We’ve created a user-friendly mobile app that anyone can pick up and master in just minutes.

Available on iOS and Android, the app makes it easy to add employees, process pay runs and email payslips to your employees in just a few taps from your phone.

Plus, the app has a web companion, so you can manage payroll from your PC or laptop – with automatic syncing across devices.

Payday Super ready & STP compliant

Get Payday Super ready and say STP compliant with ease. The Reckon Payroll App automates the hard work so you’re always aligned with the ATO. Everything is handled for you:

Super is calculated automatically every pay cycle
PAYG calculated automatically
Super aligned to Payday Super rules
Leave and entitlements tracked in real time

Fast, accurate, compliant payroll without the effort.

Simple, fair and transparent pricing

Our pricing is simple and transparent.

No setup fees. No per-employee surprises. No hidden charges.

Whether you have one employee or a growing team, our small business payroll software helps you run payroll correctly, lodge with the ATO on time and stay in control.

Unlike traditional outsourced payroll services, our secure cloud payroll solution gives you full control without expensive external payroll providers.

Payroll in your employee's pocket

Invite your team to Reckon Mate – the employee-facing companion app to Reckon Payroll.

With Reckon Mate, new staff can complete self-onboarding themselves by entering their personal, banking, tax and super details straight into the app. Their information syncs instantly with Reckon Payroll, saving you time and cutting out manual data entry.

Once onboarded, employees can log in anytime to view payslips, check leave balances, and more – all from their phone.

compliance updates

Safe, secure Aussie payroll app

Your payroll is in safe hands with Reckon, a publicly listed company with over 30 years of experience in the accounting & payroll industry.

With Reckon, your data is hosted securely in Australia, protected with bank-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and ATO security requirements.

After 30+ years supporting businesses, we know that trust and reliability are non-negotiable when it comes to payroll.

Tap, pay, done. Affordable payroll made easy.

*Offer only available to new Reckon Payroll App customers. Discounted subscription price applied in-app is $0.99/month first 6 months, as permitted by the app store. Discounted subscription price is for the first 6 months. After 6 months, the price will revert to the then current RRP. Offer expires on 31/08/26. ** Reckon may move you to the appropriate plan if you exceed the maximum number of employees. †† Free data migration offer includes 1 year of historical data + YTD only. Paid subscriptions only.

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Payday Super ready for 1 July 2026

Reckon Payroll is built for the 1 July 2026 Payday Super changes, helping you stay compliant without extra admin. Set up Qualifying Earnings (QE) in the app so super is calculated correctly in every pay run.

Super payments will be handled directly from your pay run and managed end-to-end in the app – from calculation through to payment. Everything is built into your payroll workflow, so Payday Super compliance happens automatically as you run payroll.

Payroll App FAQs

What is the Reckon Payroll App used for?

The Reckon Payroll App is an Australian payroll solution that lets you run payroll, manage employees, and stay ATO compliant on the go. You can process pay runs, calculate PAYG tax and super, track leave, and send payslips directly from your phone or web browser. It’s designed for small to medium businesses that want fast, simple payroll without complex setup.

What devices can I use the Reckon Payroll App on?

You can use the Reckon Payroll App on:

iPhone and Android devices
Tablets
Web browsers (desktop or laptop)

All devices sync automatically in real time.

How does the Reckon Payroll App help with Payday Super changes?

From 1 July 2026, employers will need to calculate and pay super more frequently under Payday Super rules. The Reckon Payroll App supports this workflow by:

Aligning super with each pay cycle
Automating calculations and reporting
Reducing manual super processing tasks

The Reckon Payroll App is Payday Super ready for 1 July 2026!

Is the Reckon Payroll App ATO compliant and STP compliant?

Yes. The Reckon Payroll App is fully ATO registered and Single Touch Payroll (STP Phase 2) compliant. This means every pay run is automatically reported to the ATO, helping you stay compliant with Australian payroll regulations and reduce end-of-year reporting stress.

How is Reckon Payroll different from Xero or MYOB?

Unlike Xero Payroll or MYOB, the Reckon Payroll App is:

Easier to learn and use
Designed specifically for payroll (not complex accounting suites)
Significantly more affordable for small businesses
Mobile-first, not desktop-first

👉 If you want payroll without complexity, Reckon is built for you.

Do I need accounting software to use Reckon Payroll App?

No. You can use Reckon Payroll App as a standalone payroll solution. It’s designed for businesses that want payroll without the complexity of full accounting systems, while still staying compliant with Australian tax and super obligations.

Can employees access their payslips and leave balances?

Yes. Employees can access a secure self-service portal via the Reckon Mate app (our free employee-facing app), where they can:

View payslips anytime
Check leave balances
Complete onboarding and update personal details

This reduces admin work for employers and improves transparency for staff.

Is the Reckon Payroll App suitable for small business owners with no payroll experience?

Yes. The app is built for non-accountants and small business owners, with guided workflows that make it easy to:

Create pay runs
Add employees
Stay compliant with ATO rules
Avoid manual calculations

Most users can complete their first pay run in minutes.

Why should I switch from spreadsheets or manual payroll?

Spreadsheets increase the risk of:

Payroll errors
Compliance mistakes
Missed super payments
Time-consuming calculations

Reckon Payroll automates these processes so you can run payroll faster and stay compliant.

“Using Reckon Payroll has been highly advantageous for us.

We have looked at various different solutions in the market and this has been the only one that really fits the model that our business runs. Most of our staff will only work maybe a maximum of 7 hours a week with us. The Reckon Payroll system has been really good at allowing us to be very complex with our payables to our staff, and we’re able to turn around a complex payroll for more than 40 staff a week in less than an hour.”

– Shane, Founder of Dux Nuts, 40+ Employees