Xero Global has announced the retirement of its Pay Run feature in the Global Edition — and here’s what you need to know:
- From 23 July 2025, the Pay Run feature will become view-only.
- By April 2026, it will be fully retired.
- You will still be able to access past payroll data, but no new pay runs can be created.
Xero is shifting its focus to region-specific payroll solutions, designed to better support local tax, leave, and compliance requirements. This means the Global Pay Run tool, which wasn’t built for markets like Papua New Guinea, is being phased out in favor of more tailored solutions.
Meet Your Solution: goPayroll by SmoothPay.
As we transition, we’re recommending goPayroll, a purpose-built payroll solution for PNG businesses.
goPayroll offers:
- Seamless integration with Xero
- Full connectivity to PNG tax & super systems
- A user-friendly, locally compliant interface
This change means better tools, more compliance, and a smoother payroll experience for your business.
Need help with the switch? We’re here to support you every step of the way.
What is goPayroll?
goPayroll is a powerful, cloud-based online payroll system. Developed in New Zealand in 1995, this system is now trusted and used in over 13 countries, offering full compliance with diverse payroll requirements. A localised system designed with Papua New Guinean specifications, it seamlessly integrates tax, superannuation, banking, time and attendance solutions, and common accounting systems like Xero.
What are the benefits of switching to goPayroll?
- Accessibility anywhere at anytime, as long as you have a computer with an internet connection.
- No need for a specific software or hardware, an internet browser of your choosing is sufficient.
- Automatic updates are released frequently.
- Multi-user system is set by default.
- Varying user access levels for security.
- Data is secure with superior cloud-based backup and protection.
- Reporting is made easier and simpler.
- Smooth integration with online systems.
What does goPayroll offer?
- Cost analysis for departments, cost centers, jobs, and activities.
- Automatic leave accrual and comprehensive transaction history.
- Production of all necessary tax (S2 and S6 etc) and super schedules and files for electronic reporting.
- Generation of direct credit files to avoid manual double-handling.
- Compliance with tax certificate and annual reporting requirements.
- Accurate tracking of leave liability.
How can users transition from their old payroll system to goPayroll?
For a smooth transition, goPayroll easily migrates payroll data from spreadsheets and diverse existing systems using intuitive templates, drastically cutting setup time. Our dedicated KTK Accountants & Advisors goPayroll team is specialised in setting up, training staff on, and maintaining your business’s goPayroll system.
What KTK services are provided for goPayroll:
- goPayroll system Setup
- goPayroll Pay processing Training: This comprehensive training includes a month of support and covers the processing of two fortnightly pay runs.
- goPayroll Outsourcing
Book a consultation with KTK Accountants & Advisors’ goPyroll team to get a head start on the new update.
KTK Accountants & Advisors SmoothPayroll Partnership
KTK Accountants & Advisors is a proud Partner of SmoothPay, offering comprehensive goPayroll solutions. We provide expert goPayroll system setup, along with in-depth pay processing training that includes a month of dedicated support and guidance through two fortnightly pay runs. With the additional offer of complete goPayroll outsourcing services. We help you streamline your payroll system, offering expert guidance and accurate payroll services to save you piece of mind and valuable time.
KTK Accountants & Advisors Xero Partnership
KTK Accountants & Advisors is a Gold Champion Partner of Xero, specializing in optimizing business performance across diverse industries. We help you boost efficiency by expertly selecting and integrating the best Xero-compatible apps tailored to your specific industry needs.