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July 3, 2025
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How to pay an employee off cycle in QBO UK

  • July 3, 2025
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Can an employee be paid in off cycle in QBO UK?

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QuickBooks Team
July 3, 2025

Yes, Corniea. You can pay an employee off cycle in QuickBooks Online UK by creating an unscheduled payroll.

 

Here's how to pay an employee off cycle:

 

  1. Go to Payroll and select Employees.
  2. Click Run payroll.
  3. Choose your desired pay schedule (if applicable) and click Continue.
  4. Review the Pay period and Pay date.
  5. Select the employee(s) you want to pay and click Edit payroll payment from the Actions column to enter payment details (e.g., hours, bonuses, or compensation). Click Save.
  6. Click Preview Payroll and review payroll details.
  7. Ensure payroll expenses are tracked correctly in the QuickBooks Chart of Accounts.
  8. Click Preview payroll details and choose Save for later or Submit payroll. Enter the cheque number for cheque payments, then click Close.

 

For more information on using pay schedules, which can simplify your regular payroll process. You can refer to these helpful resources: Create and send scheduled and unscheduled payroll.

 

If you have any further questions about QuickBooks, feel free to reach out.