How do I register for Beam before payday super starts?

Beam is available through our network of connected payroll partners. You can see a list of all our partners on the Marketplace. Beam is used directly within our partner’s software. To get started, you’ll just need to complete a quick and easy registration to Beam. Every partner’s integration with Beam is unique, but generally you need to navigate to the integrations section on your payroll software and select the “Register with Beam”. Your chosen software provider can provide specific instructions, or you can check out our overview of the 4 steps to complete your registration here.

How can I update details in Beam, such as my refund bank account or email address?

These details are stored and updated within your payroll software, not Beam. As each of our payroll providers has a unique integration with Beam, it’s best to reach out to them directly for help with updating these details.

I’m getting an ESA error when trying to use a SMSF, what does that mean?

The notification received relates to an Electronic Service Address (ESA) error. This could either mean that the ESA listed for the specific self-managed super fund (SMSF) is incorrect, or the subscription to the ESA provider may have lapsed. If the employer has confirmed the correct ESA provider with their employee, we would recommend the employee speaks to the fund administrator to ensure the ESA subscription is still current.

I want to use a SMSF as my employer default fund, but it’s not working?

It’s an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirement that the super fund you nominate as your default must be registered by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). It can’t be a self-managed super fund (SMSF). This doesn’t mean you can’t pay superannuation to an SMSF using Beam, it just means you won’t be able to select it as your default fund.

How Beam Works

Beam’s Super Payments solution reduces the manual work of paying super to a few clicks of a button. It’s a simple, user-friendly and secure super payment solution that makes paying super effortless.

Simpler super payments for payday super

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A best-practice super payment solution for payday super is embedded into a payroll system, calculates super payments based on qualifying earnings, validates data upfront and sends payments straight to an employee’s super fund.

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Your path to compliance

Payroll software with built-in super payment features

Best for: employers with staff in multiple funds, or those who want automation, compliance certainty, and minimal admin

Beam-connected payroll systems make super payments easier and cut down on admin for busy business owners.

Flags errors before payments are made
Reduce the risk of errors that come from the importing and exporting data between platforms
Keeps you updated at every step

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Discover the benefits of Beam

Our goal is simple: make paying super easier. Lighten your workload and save time and endless amounts of paperwork with Beam’s supertech.

Designed with you in mind

Automated, compliant and easy. Our supertech has been designed to make super payments super easy with just a couple of clicks. Spend more time on tasks you enjoy, knowing paying super is now one less thing to worry about

Fast payment process

With Beam, it’s an all-in-one experience. Forget about third party portals and file uploads. Super is automatically tracked when an employee is paid, so you can pay super in a single transaction all from within your software.

Getting started is simple

Once registered, you can manage all your super obligations in one place. Reducing your admin burden and streamlining super payments. Whether your business is big or small, Beam is designed to easily fit your workflow.

Super in minutes

Beam saves time. There’s no limit on employees, super providers or transactions you’re making, or how often. If there’s an error, the platform can hold that single error back automatically while the rest of the batch is still processed. Spend less time on your super, and more on your business.

Get started with one of our partners

Learn more about our partners and their supertech integration with Beam.

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Tanda

Tanda is an all-in-one Payroll, HR and Workforce Management software company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Our mission is to eliminate employment friction for shift and hourly employees. Our products specialise in automating compliance with the Modern Award system, as well as handling of complex Enterprise Agreements. From this foundation we have built the most complete set of software for employers of all sizes, all across Australia.

Paysense

Paysense is an ATO-approved payroll engine built for software platforms that want to embed compliant Australian payroll into their product. STP, Payday Super, withholdings and more.

Access Definitiv

Definitiv Evo is a modern, cloud-based payroll and workforce management platform designed to simplify workforce management for medium to large businesses. Definitiv Evo offers a unified solution that streamlines payroll, time and attendance, and employee self-service, all in one secure and scalable platform.

Access MicrOpay

MicrOpay Evo is a trusted payroll solution, helping Australian businesses streamline compliance, simplify payroll processing, and ensure accurate employee payments. With decades of experience, MicrOpay has supported organisations of all sizes with reliable, scalable, and intuitive software.

AiCounting

Run STP2 payroll with Beam Super Payments — and have it flow automatically into bookkeeping, BAS and financial reporting, all from one connected system. AiCounting handles payroll and the full accounting workflow together, so data entered once works across your entire business.

Aurion

Aurion provides a range of flexible, compliant and proven solutions that take the risk and complexity out of payroll and HR. This saves on time, money and effort which enable your payroll team to focus on growing your business and to let your workforce thrive.

BetterPayroll

BetterPayroll is a premier Australian-based, STP Phase 2-ready solution meticulously designed to simplify complex payroll processes for businesses of all sizes. Our cloud-based software automates award rates, super payments, and compliance, allowing you to complete your payroll with unprecedented speed and accuracy from any device. By eliminating manual errors and reducing administrative overhead, we provide the reliable foundation you need to stay focused on growing your core operations.

ClockOn

ClockOn simplifies workforce management for Australian businesses. Manage HR, rostering, time and attendance, and award-based payroll in one system, with Single Touch Payroll reporting, super integration via Beam, and Australian-based support.

Easy Business App

Easy Business App is the perfect app to run your micro or small business. All the features you need, on any device — all backed up by award-winning Australia-based support.

Employment Hero

Employment Hero Payroll is a leading cloud-based payroll solution that offers unbeatable automation, and time-saving benefits to businesses of all sizes. More than 200,000 SMEs use Employment Hero Payroll to process $40bn+ in payments each year. With pre-configured modern award interpretation, employee self-service, and paperless employee onboarding, Employment Hero Payroll truly is effortless payroll, the way it should be.

foundU

Managing a complex workforce can be convoluted, time-consuming and stressful. The foundU platform empowers managers to turn days of arduous, error-prone admin in onboarding, scheduling, paying, and managing staff into just a few hours. Australia’s only all-in-one platform delivers unrivalled accuracy and compliance, thanks to its agile, native payroll calculator. This translates into the greatest efficiency and confidence for managers.

Gimbla

Gimbla makes accounting easy for small businesses. No complicated processes – just simple tools to manage your finances so you can focus on running your business. Create unlimited invoices and quotes, track your GST, and handle payroll with Single Touch Payroll reporting all in one place.

Beam isn’t just a super payment software

Beam is a part of one of Australia’s largest super funds, Australian Retirement Trust (ART). Employers can learn more about default funds, making contributions and even your own retirement planning.

ART’s Employer Hub has everything employers need to pay, manage and support both their own super and their employee’s

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Australian Retirement Trust

Australian Retirement Trust is one of Australia’s largest super funds. Over 2.4 million Australians trust us to take care of more than $370 billion of their retirement savings. We’re here to help our members retire well with confidence, focused on strong long-term investment returns, competitive fees and the information and access to advice our members need to manage their super and retirement.

Australian Retirement Trust was formed through the merger of QSuper and Sunsuper in February 2022.

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