June has a vibe. 

 

For many small business owners, it’s a mix of “I need to finish everything” and “I don’t want to look at it”. 

 

Let’s make this simple. June is not the month to fix every problem you’ve ever had in your bookkeeping. 

 

June is the month to finish the basics, list the unknowns, and hand over cleanly. 

 

This week is about payroll and super hygiene at a high level. If you have staff, this is your calm check-in. 

 

The June rule: finish, don’t fix 

Finishing means: 

• getting things as up to date as you reasonably can 

• making sure key reports are available 

• capturing issues clearly so they can be resolved with support 

Fixing means: 

• trying to untangle complex payroll setups at midnight 

• guessing GST or entitlements 

• changing settings without understanding impacts 

June is for finishing. 

 

5 quick payroll and super checks 

1) Run a payroll summary and scan for oddities 

Look for: 

• unusual spikes 

• negative values 

• duplicate-looking entries 

• totals that feel wrong compared to expectations 

2) Confirm employee details are correct 

This is basic hygiene. It reduces admin issues later. 

 

3) Review your super payable balance at a high level 

A large unexplained balance may mean super payments or allocations need review. 

If you’re unsure, flag it. Do not guess. 

 

4) Sense-check leave balances (high level) 

Leave is complex and depends on awards, agreements and setup. 

You’re not trying to audit entitlements. You’re checking that balances look broadly reasonable and flagging anything that doesn’t. 

 

5) Create a short “questions/fixes” list 

Write down: 

• what looks wrong 

• what pay period it relates to 

• what evidence you have 

• what question you need answered 

This list becomes gold for your bookkeeper or accountant. 

 

What about super and EOFY? 

Super obligations and timing depend on your situation. 

The key EOFY habit is to keep records of super payments and ensure your payroll reporting and accounts reflect what you expect. 

 

If you are not sure, use this as a prompt to check with your advisor. 

 

A small business example: small retail store 

Retail businesses often have: 

• casual staff 

• changing rosters 

• variations in wages across weeks 

Payroll hygiene helps you avoid EOFY surprises. 

Even if you don’t fix everything in June, capturing the issues clearly means you can resolve them quickly with help. 

 

What to do this week (your Money Hour) 

• Run a payroll summary report 

• Scan for oddities 

• Review super payable at a high level 

• Write your fix list 

• Book a short session with your advisor if anything looks off 

Your Next Steps: 

If you want June to feel calm, this is the moment to get support. 

 

We can help you run these checks, capture issues properly, and prepare a clean handover pack so EOFY is smooth. 

 

Source (Australia): 

ATO – Single Touch Payroll (STP) for employers 

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/single-touch-payroll 

 

ATO – Super for employers: paying super contributions 

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/paying-super-contributions 

 

Fair Work Ombudsman – Pay and wages (for award and entitlement guidance) 

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages 

 

What “hygiene” means in payroll and super 

Hygiene is not perfect payroll expertise. It’s: 

• consistent processing 

• accurate records 

• clear notes 

• issues identified early 

It’s the difference between “quick check and done” and “weeks of clean-up”. 

 

If you have contractors 

Contractors often sit in a grey zone for SMEs. Make sure you: 

• keep invoices and agreements 

• track what you paid and when 

• keep notes on the arrangement 

Your accountant can help confirm the right treatment, but your records need to exist. 

 

What to hand to your advisor 

If you have a fix list, send it with: 

• the payroll summary report 

• your notes on what looks wrong 

• any relevant supporting documents 

That speeds up resolution. 

 

Your Money Hour checklist 

• Run payroll summary 

• Review super payable 

• Sense-check leave balances 

• Write fix list 

• Send questions early 

Quick FAQ 

What if I realise something is wrong but I don’t know how to fix it? 

Perfect. You’ve already done the hardest part, you noticed. Write it down, gather any supporting details, and ask for help. That’s the professional way to handle it. 

 

What if I have not kept super confirmations? 

Start now. Save payment confirmations or clearing house reports into your Super folder. If you need older ones, check your bank history and provider portals. 

 

Your Next Steps: 

If you want help finishing June cleanly, book a short EOFY tidy-up session. We’ll help you: 

• run the right reports 

• create a clear fix list 

• prepare your pack for handover 

• reduce your July admin load 

One last tip: keep a screenshot or PDF of key payroll and super reports in your EOFY folder. Even if you change software later, you still have a clear record of what you handed over. 

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