In A&E firms, payroll isn’t optional; it’s a critical workflow that needs to be accurate, controlled, and right every time.
Thankfully, moving timesheets from your project management software to Xero no longer has to be a long, manual process.
Total Synergy has just released a direct Xero Payroll integration for Australian customers, reducing the manual effort involved in transferring approved time and leave into payroll.
Payroll week often comes with a familiar rhythm: export approved timesheets, download the file, import into Xero, check for mismatches, fix syncing issues, then finally begin the pay run.
While the process works, it relies heavily on repetitive tasks and manual reconciliation between systems. As practices grow, this step becomes more time-consuming and more exposed to mistakes.
The new Xero Payroll integration removes that manual handover:
- Approved time and leave now sync directly from Total Synergy into Xero Payroll
- Eliminates the need for CSV exports or re-entering data
- Payroll approvals and compliance controls remain in Xero
- Teams can close payroll without manually reconciling timesheets across systems at the last minute
Direct Sync of Approved Time and Leave
Accuracy in payroll starts with accurate time capture.
With this integration, once time and leave are approved in Total Synergy, they will flow directly into Xero Payroll. This ensures that payroll preparation is built on approved, structured data without additional formatting or reconciliation work.
Finance teams can also control what goes into payroll – and when it goes in – using date ranges. The outcome is a smoother payroll cycle and less pressure on finance teams during already busy periods.
Multi-Entity Support
Many A&E firms operate across multiple entities or offices, each with its own payroll requirements.
This integration allows multi-entity firms the ability to manage payroll sync across entities without splitting data manually or creating workaround processes.
This is particularly valuable for growing practices where complexity increases as the business expands. Instead of introducing additional administrative layers, Total Synergy supports scale with structured, connected workflows.
Detailed Audit Logs and Exception Visibility
Payroll demands accuracy.
To support this, the integration with Xero includes detailed, exportable audit logs that show exactly what synced, what didn’t, and why.
If there is a mapping issue, a missing employee record, or a pay rate discrepancy, it’s surfaced before payroll is finalised. This allows finance and operations teams to resolve issues proactively rather than reactively, removing the need for educated guesses or unnecessary escalation.
The result is improved transparency and stronger internal controls without additional reporting overhead.
Continuing Our Commitment to Improvement
This launch is part of our broader commitment to continuous product enhancement, ensuring that Total Synergy evolves alongside the needs of modern A&E practices.
To learn more about the upcoming Xero Payroll integration and how it can benefit your practice, book a demo today.
About Total Synergy
Built in Australia, Total Synergy is a global software platform purpose-built for the architecture and engineering industry. Our all-in-one solution brings together project management, resourcing, budgeting, time tracking, document management, invoicing, and reporting into a single system.
Trusted by thousands of A&E professionals across the globe, we simplify complex workflows so teams can spend less time on admin and more time delivering exceptional results.
With teams in Sydney and London offering around-the-clock support, we ensure you maximise the value of our platform. Book a demo today and discover how Total Synergy can transform your firm.
