Do I need payroll software?

Managing employee payroll is a critical responsibility for any business and it's your legal obligation to pay them accurately and consistently. Manually handling payroll can result in costly mistakes and legal issues which is why investing in payroll software can save you time, stress, and money, even for small businesses with a small number of employees.

What do I need to get set up with Reckon One?

There is no software installation required. All you need is a device with an internet connection to access your Reckon One account. Simply sign up for an account on our website and start using Reckon One to manage your business.

Payday Super software for Australian businesses

Q: How does the 30-day free trial work?

The Reckon One free trial allows you to try our software for a period of 30 days to ensure it meets the needs of your business. After this period, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid one to avoid any interruptions to your data. However, if you find that Reckon One is not suitable for your needs, you can cancel your subscription before the billing renewal date and you won't be charged. If life got in the way and you weren’t able to use your trial, no worries! Just give our friendly support team a shout and we’ll see if we can get you up and running again.

Q: Is there a minimum subscription period?

There are no minimum subscriptions and no locked-in contracts! You can enjoy the benefits of Reckon One with the flexibility of monthly payments and if you decide it's not the right fit for your business, you can easily cancel at any time.

Q: How do I switch from another software to Reckon One?

Making the switch to Reckon One is a breeze with our data migration service! Here's how it works: Fill out our data migration form. Sit back and relax while we handle the migration process. In just 3 to 5 business days, we'll reach out to you to review your migrated data. Once you're happy with your migrated information, we'll transfer ownership of your files to you. You can find more information here.

Q: Is my data secure?

We use the best technology to ensure your data is safe and secure. Reckon One, is built with cutting-edge HTML5 technology and hosted on Australian servers powered by Amazon Web Services, a leader in cloud data storage.

Q: Can I change my software plan later on?

Definitely! Reckon One offers you the flexibility to customise your plan to fit the unique needs of your business. Whether it's adding or removing features, or upgrading to a larger plan, you can easily make these changes right from your Reckon One account.

With automatic super payments and built-in Payday Super compliance, Reckon takes care of Payday Super from end to end. The perfect ATO clearing house alternative!

Try free for 30 days

Need an ATO clearing house alternative for Payday Super?

From 1 July 2026, the ATO’s small business superannuation clearing house will shut down. Businesses without a super clearing house solution will not be compliant and may face penalties.

Reckon Payroll software includes a free, integrated clearing house so you can stay compliant, and schedule and lodge super contributions all in one single workflow.

Manage super payments without a clearing house

Manage super payments directly within your payroll workflow without relying on a separate clearing house.

By bringing contributions, calculations, and submissions into one place, you can streamline the entire process, and dramatically reduce your admin under the new requirements.

You’ll have greater visibility over payment status, fewer manual steps, and more confidence that super is being paid accurately and on time.

How Reckon helps you manage Payday Super and stay compliant

Automated super

Error validation

Multi-fund payments

Submission tracking

Built for Aussie businesses

Automatic super payments, every single pay run.

Manage super payments as part of your pay run. Process payroll, automatically calculate super contributions, then lodge and pay in just one click — making it easier to stay on top of Payday Super.

Catch super errors before they delay your payments

Reckon Payroll’s Member Verification Request (MVR) checks employee super fund and member details before contributions are lodged, helping you catch issues early. See when details are verified, pending or need attention, and track submissions through to payment — reducing the risk of rejected or delayed contributions.

Pay every employee’s super contributions in one go

Pay super to multiple funds in one batch using BPAY, EFT or direct debit. Reckon handles the distribution to each employee’s fund — no external clearing house or file exports needed.

Always know your super payments history

Stay on top of Payday Super with ATO notifications and real-time submission tracking. See your payment history and status updates in one place, giving you complete visibility from submission to payment.

Aussie payroll software with built in super contributions

Built for Australian businesses, Reckon makes managing payroll and Payday Super simple, with local phone support when you need it. With over 35 years of payroll experience, you can trust your payroll is in safe hands.

Payday super software pricing that’s affordable

30-Day free trial

Cancel anytime

Unlimited users

*Offer only available to new Reckon customers and applies to the first Reckon One book only. The discount will be applied to your subscription for the first 3 months only. Once the promotional period ends, pricing reverts to the current RRP and is subject to change. The offer expires on 31/03/26 unless withdrawn earlier.

** 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.

Helping thousands of businesses with their payroll

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Run payroll and manage super from anywhere

Reckon Payroll gives you the flexibility to manage payroll and calculate super across web and mobile.

With real-time syncing, everything stays up to date, so you can run pay runs, access reports, and stay on top of Payday Super, ready for 1 July.

What our customers are saying

“Small business owners who are struggling with their payroll, get onto Reckon. It’s so simple to use and really reduces all of those manual tasks that are taking up your time.”

Taryn Levey
Maroondah Toy Library, NP

“We run payroll ourselves. That’s because the interface is fast, user-friendly, and makes sense. It has been able to grow with us, scale with us, and save us a lot of time and money.”

Shane Musarra
Dux Nuts, Entertainment

“I was never able to resonate with a software program that made sense to me that I could easily use. Reckon has been it for me. It’s all there, PAYG, superannuation, taxes, and it has simplified my payroll, taken hours of stress out of my life.”

Kate Scott
Ten Thousand Things, Retail

Frequently asked questions

What is Payday Super?

Payday Super is a new Australian requirement that changes when employers pay superannuation.

From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay their employees’ super at the same time as wages (instead of the current quarterly schedule). This means super is processed with every pay run, making payments more frequent and more closely aligned with payroll.

The goal of Payday Super is to improve retirement outcomes for employees by getting contributions into their super funds sooner, and to increase transparency and compliance across the system.

For businesses, it means:

More frequent super payments
Tighter deadlines
A greater need for accurate, real-time payroll processes

Using payroll software that supports Payday Super like Reckon Payroll can help make this transition easier by automating payments and reducing the risk of errors or missed contributions.

When will Payday Super come into effect?

Payday super will come into effect on 1 July 2026. Businesses must adequately prepare for these new changes in their payroll management system to stay compliant.

Is Reckon Payroll Payday Super compliant?

Yes. Reckon Payroll is ready for Payday Super requirements coming into effect 1 July 2026.

Our built-in SuperStream integration lets you calculate, lodge, and pay all employees’ super directly from Reckon Payroll – no manual uploads or third-party portals needed. Contributions are validated, notifications are sent in real time, and a full payment history is kept, making it easy to stay up to date with your obligations.

Is Reckon Payroll a ATO clearing house alternative?

Yes. Reckon One is designed to help you manage your super obligations in one place, the perfect alternative to the ATO Small Business Super Clearing House.

With upcoming Payday Super changes, Reckon makes it easy to support more frequent super payments, helping you stay compliant while while completing your normal pay run processes. No file exports or external clearing houses required, you can manage payroll and super contributions together.

Can I pay super contributions through Reckon One?

Yes, Reckon One allows you to calculate and manage super contributions as part of your payroll process.

You can prepare super payments alongside your pay runs, with the ability to track, review, and stay on top of your obligations in one place.

Reckon One makes managing super payments seamless within the platform across multiple employee super funds with just one payment.

How does the 30-day free trial work?

The Reckon Payroll free trial allows you to try our Payroll software for a period of 30 days to ensure it meets the needs of your business. After this period, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid one to avoid any interruptions to your data. However, if you find that Reckon One payroll software is not suitable for your needs, you can cancel your subscription before the billing renewal date and your credit card won’t be charged.

If life got in the way and you weren’t able to use your trial, no worries! Just give our friendly support team a shout and we’ll see if we can get you up and running again.

How do I switch from another software to Reckon One?

Let us migrate your data for you!

We’ve partnered with MMC Convert to help you quickly and seamlessly move your data to Reckon for free*.

MMC Convert is a specialist conversion service that offers high-quality, secure data migrations. With over 45,000+ successful conversions and 10 years of experience, the whole process is hassle free!

Simply sign up to a paid subscription, submit you migration request and your data will be migrated ready for you to review and receive in 3-5 business days.

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Is my data secure?

We use the best technology to ensure your data is safe and secure. Reckon One, is built with cutting-edge HTML5 technology and hosted on Australian servers powered by Amazon Web Services, a leader in cloud data storage.

Can I change my software plan later on?

Definitely! Reckon One offers you the flexibility to change your plan to fit the unique needs of your business. Whether it’s downgrading or upgrading, you can easily make these changes right from your Reckon account.

Do you provide customer support?

We offer support through email, chat, and phone with our local team and resources such as webinars, a small business resource hub, and an online community to help you succeed from the moment you start using Reckon One.

Expert training is also available through the Reckon Training Academy or our trusted partners (accountants and bookkeepers).

Can I grant access to other people?

Yes, you can share access to Reckon One with as many users as you need. And the best part is, you can do it regardless of which plan you’re on. Simply invite users and assign the appropriate permissions, so they can help you manage your business.