Payroll Import Rules in Sage (SBCP) That Nobody Tells You (Until It's Too Late)

🎬 Part 1 of 10 | Sage Payroll Import Masterclass
If you’re migrating to Sage Business Cloud Payroll and thinking of importing your payroll history, This is the video you can’t afford to skip. One wrong move, and you could throw off your EMP201s, leave gaps in your payroll records, or derail your entire Sage setup.

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In this episode of The Fun Accountant, we’re laying the foundation for a flawless payroll import by covering:
✅ The real reason imports are essential when switching mid-year
✅ Period-by-period rules (ignore these at your own risk)
✅ What Sage can’t import — and how to plan for it
✅ Why manual entry is dangerous (and outdated)

🧠 This is Part 1 of a 10-part masterclass where I walk you through every step of importing payroll history into Sage Business Cloud Payroll—from employee details to ETI and fund setups. You’ll learn everything Sage doesn’t explain... but absolutely should.

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⏰ Chapters & Timestamps – Quick Access ⏰
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0:00 – Intro: How to approach a payroll import into Sage Payroll (SBCP)
1:04 – Why is the correct import process so important?
2:09 – The example: A complex March monthly payroll import
2:42 – Critical aspects to keep in mind in a payroll import
3:50 – Certain payslip definitions that CANNOT be imported
5:05 – Important things to know regarding ETI (Employment Tax Incentives)
5:37 – What’s Coming Next: Part 2 - How to create the Sage Import Template

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⚖️ Disclaimer: The steps and advice presented in this video draw from professional experience and aim to guide you when attempting an import into Sage Business Cloud Payroll. While informative, this guidance should not substitute for a personalised consultation with a qualified expert, particularly in complex scenarios.