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Process salary increases using a batch

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Summary

You can process salary increases in Sage VIP Classic and Sage VIP Premier by using a payroll batch.

Description

Use a payroll batch when you want to apply salary increases to several employees at once. 

Resolution

Add a batch layout

You'll need to define a batch layout (if you haven't set one up before).

Process a salary increase batch

TIP:

We recommend that you create a backup of your data before processing a batch.

  1. Access the company from the Company Listing screen.
  2. From the Main Menu, go to Payroll, then select Batch Transactions.
  3. Select New Batch.
  4. Select the Increase batch and click Select.
  5. Choose whether to capture the batch for all employees or only selected groups.
  6. Choose the lookup list option you prefer.
  7. Choose to use Verify DOT Entry option.

    NOTE:

    When you select Verify DOT Entry , the next employee code on file appears when you enter . (full stop) and press Enter.

  8. Click Continue
  9. Click on magnifying glass to select employee, then click OK.
    Alternatively, enter the employee code manually and press Enter.
  10. Enter the new value for each employee.
  11. Press Enter and repeat for all employees who'll receive an increase.
  12. To stop entry, enter a spaces in the employee code field, then press Enter.
    This confirms you completed your batch entry.
  13. Select the option to continue:
    • Select Verify Batch to review the batch input
    • Select Delete Batch to remove input
    • Select Process Batchwhen you're ready to process the batch
  14. Enter the Batch Update Information:
    • Tick Process Batch
    • Confirm pay period to update the batch
    • Enter a Batch Description
  15. Click OK.
    The system confirms creating the batch.
  16. Choose No to finalise the update.
    Select Yes to return to the batch for further changes.
  17. Click OK on bonus provision message.
    Remember to review provision for tax on annual bonus, if you use this function. 
  18. Click OK when the batch updated successfully.
  19. You'll return to the Main Menu.

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