Master Lightning Payroll in Minutes With Our New Tutorial Videos

We’ve released two brand new videos to help you get the most out of Lightning Payroll, whether you're just starting your free trial or preparing your first pay run.

1. Getting Started with Lightning Payroll

New to Lightning Payroll? This video is perfect for you. It shows how to:

• Start your free trial (no credit card needed)
• Set up a new company profile
• Configure pay periods and dates
• Add and manage employees
• Set up superannuation funds and employee super settings
• Select correct ATO tax rates and thresholds
• Apply company-wide allowances and pay rate groups

2. Processing a Pay Run in Lightning Payroll (Web App)

When you're ready to process your first pay, this walkthrough covers:

• Editing and finalising employee pays
• Entering hours worked and leave taken
• Emailing or printing payslips
• Generating payroll reports
• Exporting to accounting software
• Paying wages via Direct Entry (ABA) file
• Submitting STP reports to the ATO
• Processing PayDay Super (required from 1 July 2026)

Whether you're just getting started or looking to streamline your payroll process, these short videos are the quickest way to get confident with Lightning Payroll.

Thanks for choosing Lightning Payroll, supporting Australian employers with every pay run.