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Payroll Outsourcing Services

Dedicated payroll outsourcing, ensuring compliance and providing you with peace of mind.

Comprehensive Payroll Solutions

Payroll is a critical business function, with accuracy and compliance required at every stage.

Ascentium Australia provides dedicated payroll services across the full payroll cycle, from setup and processing to payments and reporting, with seamless integration into your existing HR and payroll systems.

Why Outsource Your Payroll?

Managing payroll in-house requires specialist knowledge of awards and agreements, superannuation, leave entitlements and tax reporting, while the data involved is among the most sensitive a business holds.

Complex Compliance

Australian employment policies, superannuation, labour law, and tax authority reporting all demand specialist knowledge to get right, every cycle.

Complex Compliance

Australian employment policies, superannuation, labour law, and tax authority reporting all demand specialist knowledge to get right, every cycle.

Free Up Your Team

Running payroll in-house ties up time and cost that could be directed toward strategic functions that aid business growth.

Sensitive Data at Risk

Payroll holds your most sensitive employee data, which raises the bar for information security and data protection.

Systems That Must Connect

Payroll must integrate cleanly with your HR and time and attendance systems, including platforms such as Xero, Employment Hero, NetSuite, ADP and time attendance solutions.

How We Manage Your Payroll Cycle

We provide comprehensive, end-to-end management of your payroll cycle, from data collection through to payment distribution, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Step 1

Initial Payroll Setup

We configure payroll to comply with Australian employment policies and integrate with your HR software and payroll systems, including Xero, Employment Hero, NetSuite, ADP and time attendance solutions.

Step 2

Data Collection

Employee and pay data is gathered and validated each cycle, drawn from your connected systems to reduce manual handling.

Step 3

Processing and Calculations

We calculate and process employee income, including bonuses, commissions, leave, and overtime, based on your company policies.

Step 4

Payment Distribution

Payments are distributed accurately and on time, completing the pay run for your team.

Step 5

Reporting and Tax Authority Compliance

We manage reporting to the Australian tax authorities, including Single Touch Payroll and Payday superannuation obligations, and provide detailed reporting with ongoing management and coordination.

What Our Payroll Service Covers

From initial setup through to processing, reporting, and technology integration, our service manages payroll end to end.

Initial Payroll Setup

Payroll Administration

Payroll Processing Service

Tax Authority Reporting

Client Support

Technology Integration

Why Choose Ascentium

We pair dedicated in-country payroll expertise with enterprise-grade security and systems integration.

Our extended team's payroll services are backed by ISO 27001 information security certification, with HR systems penetration tested and hosted on ISO 27001 and SSAE16 compliant infrastructure, for robust protection of sensitive employee data.

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Simplify Your Payroll

Our team of payroll specialists combines in-depth industry knowledge with a personal approach to deliver tailored solutions for your business.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Brendma (Australia) Pty Ltd Logo
Client Since
2010
Client Rating
I've been thoroughly impressed with Ascentium's comprehensive approach to our company’s financial management. Their expert tax planning has helped us optimise our tax position, while quarterly reviews keep us informed about our company's financial health.

The management reports they provide are incredibly insightful, enabling us to analyse our business performance and make informed decisions. Their comprehensive business taxation services give us peace of mind, knowing our financial affairs are in expert hands.

I highly recommend Ascentium for their professionalism and dedication to client success. 
Victor Jeris
National Technical Sales Director
Brendma (Australia) Pty Ltd
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Client Since
2024
Client Rating
We have had the pleasure of working with Mark and the team at Ascentium across our business and financial requirements.

From a business perspective, they have provided advice and guidance across many areas, including supporting us through the sale of part of our business, as well as R&D grants, taxation, payroll and company structuring. Their proactive approach and practical advice have supported our growth and future planning.

Mark’s thoughtful approach and genuine care for clients also stands out, with clear, practical advice provided throughout our engagement. As a result, we highly recommend him and his team at Ascentium. 
Angeline Saver
Head - People and Culture
Phyto-Therapy Pty Ltd
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Client Since
2022
Client Rating
Mark Wellings and his team at Ascentium provide proactive advice on tax structuring and organisational effectiveness that is deeply considered, clearly reasoned, and built around an understanding of our broader financial strategy. Their collaboration with our external bookkeeping and financial planning advisors is seamless, with execution matching the quality of their thinking.
Sergio Floyd
Founder & Managing Director
Quinton Anthony Pty Ltd
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Client Since
2015
Client Rating
Working with the team at Ascentium Australia has been an excellent experience. Their expertise across BAS lodgements, bookkeeping advice, multi-company tax returns, ASIC agent services, and ongoing compliance and advisory work has delivered real clarity and efficiency. Justyn and his team are reliable, knowledgeable, and consistently add value to our operations. 
Nicole Schoeman
Accounts & Administration
My Biologics Pty Ltd
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Client Since
2008
Client Rating
We really appreciate the guidance we received from Ascentium through the process on the nature of information required for the submission and how to collate it in clear and concise language that translated policy requirements into tangible concepts. 
Dr. Govinda Poudel
Chief Technical Officer
BrainCast
David Anderson Building Logo
Client Since
2016
Client Rating

Working with Justyn, Kaaya, and the team has given us confidence and peace of mind as we’ve grown our businesses. As small business owners, having trusted advisors who genuinely understand our businesses and provide practical, proactive accounting and tax advice has been invaluable.

From their meticulous attention to our BAS, tax obligations, and financial reporting, to ensuring we remain compliant while helping us make informed business decisions, we’ve always felt supported and in safe hands.

Their responsiveness and ability to explain complex accounting matters in a clear and practical way has made a significant difference to our business journey.

David Anderson
Founder
David Anderson Building Pty Ltd
Scalare Partners
Client Since
2023
Client Rating
Ascentium’s ability to navigate complex accounting matters and regulatory requirements was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome for Scalare Partners. 
James Walker
Founding Partner
Scalare Partners
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Client Since
2021
Client Rating
The most valuable thing for me is freeing up my time and giving me a better understanding of my business revenue, expenses, and where we need to focus – now also extending to how I look at finances across my personal life as well. 
Dr Khaled Zhoud
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Wisdom Centre (Dr Khaled Zoud)
Thrive Refugee Enterprise
Client Since
2018
Client Rating
Ascentium has been a long-term partner of Thrive and we’re now at a stage in our growth together where our accounting processes represent best practice, supported by a robust back office function that performs the operational accounting and compliance effectively. 
Chris O'Neill
Financial Controller
Thrive Refugee Enterprise
UAG Bio Nutrients and UAG Macadamias
Client Since
2020
Client Rating
Their services are quite broad and they are remarkably detailed and concise in getting everything done. They do all our accounting, including the ASIC and shareholder work. 
John Barraclough
Executive Chairman
UAG Bio Nutrients & UAG Macadamias
Streem
Client Since
2021
Client Rating
The team at Ascentium offered a very comprehensive back end operational approach that was streamlined in order to reduce the amount of time required by Streem employees and management. This meant we could identify the real value drivers across the business. 
PK Rai
Chief Financial Officer
Streem

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It covers the full payroll cycle: initial setup and system integration, processing of employee income including bonuses, commissions, leave, and overtime, payment distribution, and reporting to the Australian tax authorities. You also get personal access to an outsourced team for ongoing support and consultation.

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