Shape allows you to create payroll journals once you have completed your pay run.
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The first time you create a payroll journal, you will need to configure the settings so that it comes down the way you would like it to.
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Configure
There are no nominal codes. These can be added to different parts of debits and credits. Here you can also include directors' pay using a different nominal code.
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You can also set up different department codes and payment cost codes to go to different nominal codes.
Download
Here the journal export has been given different nominal codes and a generic CSV will be downloaded giving the different splits to make it easier to add the information to your accounting software.
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