Multiple Period Report - Gross to Net (Summary)

The Multiple Period Report provides a complete view of your payroll(s) data across multiple pay periods. It lets you track compensation trends, verify payroll accuracy, and analyse costs over time.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Accessing and running the report
• Understanding the Report Layout
• Benefits and uses of the report
• Getting the most out of the report

Accessing and running the report

You can access the report for one or more payrolls from either Payroll -> Reports, or the Reports tab of an individual payroll. See Single and Multi-Payroll Reports.

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1. If you have accessed this report from the Reports side menu, select one or more payrolls.
2. Enter a start and end date into the fields above the report. The report will display data for all pay periods between these dates. 

Understanding the Report Layout

• The report column for each pay period. 
• The report's rows are organised into three levels:
  • Categories: For each pay period, the total amounts for the following categories are shown:
    • Additions: Money added to the employee's pay, such as base salary, overtime, bonuses, and commissions
    • Deductions: Money removed from the employee's pay, such as tax and pensions
    • Employer Overhead:  Costs paid by your organisation, such as payroll taxes, employer benefit contributions
    • Net Pay: The employee's take-home pay after all additions and deductions
  • Specific headings: For each pay period, the total amounts for each heading (e.g. student loan repayment or cycle-to-work scheme) are shown.
  • Employee: For each employee, the report shows the take-home pay after all additions and deductions

You can expand any row by clicking its name.

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Benefits and uses of the report

Track Trends

• Monitor overtime costs over time
• Identify seasonal patterns

Verify Accuracy

• Compare period-to-period totals to catch errors
• Ensure consistent processing across pay periods

Analyse Costs

• Review total employment costs including overhead
• Compare actual vs. budgeted payroll expenses
• Track the impact of policy changes

Use for monthly reviews:

• Generate the report covering the last 3-6 months
• Look for unusual spikes or drops in any category
• Focus on the summary level first, then investigate details

Use for annual analysis:

• Run a full year report for comprehensive review
• Compare year-over-year trends
• Use for budget planning and forecasting

Use for problem-solving:

• Use when employees question their pay
• Verify calculations and deductions
• Track down processing errors

Getting the most out of the report

• Start broad, then narrow: Begin with category totals before looking at individual employees
• Compare periods: Look for consistent patterns or unexpected changes
• Use for compliance: The employer overhead section helps with tax reporting
• Regular monitoring: Run this report monthly or quarterly for ongoing oversight

You can also customise the report and save it for future use. You can also return the report to its default state by clicking Reset.