In a request for this type of journal, the origin of the error must be specifically identified. A salary journal has a description line of fifteen characters maximum. If a specific description is required to be recorded in the general ledger the wording should be placed in quotations. If no specific description is nominated then the name of the staff member will be entered. The date from and to which the transfer of salary applies.
Temporary payments refer to once off payments, for example, holiday loading and overtime.
This information is required to adjust on-costs accurately and to ensure that the correct posting codes are used. The amount entered is not to include on-costs. On-costs refer to payroll tax, workers' compensation premiums, superannuation contributions and productivity contributions. The Payroll System calculates these on-costs automatically and adjusts accordingly. The departmental reference is an optional field to be completed where the department has adopted a coding structure to assist in the analysis of transactions.