How do I enter Gross Wages, Net Wages, PAYE and Company NI liability in Quickbooks online but not with Payroll option

I know a way to do the following in QuickBooks Online (QBO) without a payroll subscription, @Sue833.

Thus, you can enter them manually using either cheques or expenses. But first, you’ll need to create a Payroll Expense account in the Chart of Accounts (COA) to enter these transactions and categorize them properly. Here’s how:

1. Go to the Gear icon and select Chart of Accounts.
2. Press the New button to create an account and enter the Name of the account. Then, select the Account Type and a Detail Type.
3. Afterward, enter the Opening Balance in the balance field and determine the as of date.
4. Once done, select Save and Close.

Moreover, learn more about managing your COA to set it up correctly: Learn about the chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

Once done, refer to these articles when creating expense transactions or cheques for the gross wages, net wages, and payroll liability in QuickBooks Online.

Let me know if you have more questions about entering payroll entries manually. The Community is 24/7 available to help you. Stay safe!

Hi @Sue833 

Have a read through this thread ... https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-uk/other-questions/payroll-monthly-manual-journals/00/1137288

My method there creates a Payroll Cheque (actually a BACS payment but QBO doesn't differentiate) which includes all the expenses & liabilities.

Hope this helps.