I'd like to run payroll then using a linked bank account, pay my employees automatically rather than manually via my bank. Does QB standard or Advanced payroll do this?

These features are available in Advanced Payroll, david-supplyandt.

If you're not using this service, I'd recommend upgrading your subscription. Here's how:

1. Go to the Gear icon and then select Account and Settings.
2. On the left panel, select the Billing & Subscription tab.
3. In the QuickBooks Standard Payroll section, click the Upgrade your plan link.
4. Choose the Advanced plan.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

If the upgrade option is missing, I'd suggest contacting our QuickBooks Support Team. They'll help you subscribe to Payroll Advanced.

Once done, you can download the step-by-step PDF guide to help you with the setup.

For more details with process, please see this article: Set up Guide for QuickBooks Online Advanced Payroll.

After the setup, you can now fully automate payrolls to run on their pay date. Here's how:

1. Select Add.
2. Enter the pay schedule Name.
3. Choose the Frequency to be weekly, fortnightly, monthly, four weekly, quarterly, or annually. 
4. Included employees. If you choose ‘Employees with timesheets in the following locations, you must enter a location.
5. Add a Payslip message. This message will show in the payslip message box on all pay runs for this pay schedule and on all employee payslips included in the pay run.

You can also check out this article to ensure the HMRC details are added correctly: HMRC Settings in QuickBooks Online Advanced Payroll.

Additionally, I've added these articles that'll help you learn more about the offered features in Advanced Payroll:

• QuickBooks Online Advanced Payroll Hub
• Benefits of QuickBooks Online Advanced Payroll

Please keep us updated if you need help running payroll. We're always ready to assist you.