Follow the sections below to create a SuperStream Alternate File Format file to upload to a clearing house.
This is particularly important as Access Attaché does not offer direct integration with clearing houses like QuickSuper, making the SAFF process a reliable alternative for payroll processing.
Overview of SuperStream File Processing
Access Attaché supports payroll compliance by enabling users to generate SuperStream Alternate Files (SAFF). These files are designed to meet the requirements of most clearing houses, including QuickSuper. Once generated, the SAFF can be submitted directly to the clearing house of your choice, ensuring seamless payroll processing without the need for direct integration.
View a report of the required contributions
Go to Payroll, Reports, Superannuation, SuperStream Alternate File.
In the Options tab, Selections task area, Select New Batch if you have not previously created a batch for the required date range
Enter the Report Date Range.
From the Output task area, select the Screen option.
Go to the Ranges tab and select the required filters/ranges if required, or skip and proceed to the next tab.
Go to the Contribution Type tab and select the required contribution types.
Click the Print (F9) button to print the report to screen.
When you are happy with the results on screen, you can move to the creation of the export file. Close the report screen, and Click Finish (Esc) to take you back to the Options tab.
To create the SAFF export file
Use the same settings in the Options tab but change the Output to File.
In the Disk Transfer Setting, leave as All.
Go to the Export File Details tab.
Fill out the Employer and Supplier Contact Details information.
In the Superannuation File task area, enter the Destination Path i.e. C:\Super Export (this file location will need to exist or be created via Windows Explorer).
Enter the File Name (ie. SAFF.CSV. It should be in format <filename>.CSV.
The Payment Date will default to the current days date but can be edited if required.
In the Bank File task area, In the Include field, select the required option. If there is no bank file required, select None in this field.
📌Note: if you do require a Bank File to be created, Each Superfund Masterfile will need a BSB, Account No, and Account name entered, otherwise the creation of the export files will fail. See: SuperStream Alternate File Format missing details report.
You can click the Save (F5) button to save the Export File details for future exports.
Select the required Ranges and Contribution Types as per previous reporting section above.
Click the Create File option. An information message will appear.
You can click Yes to view the report. It will NOT create the file and the report will show with any missing details.
📌Note: you only need bank details IF you have selected to create a Bank file for the Super Contributions. Self-Managed Superfunds by default, need to have BSB, Account number and bank account details, but commercial funds do NOT.
If you click No, and there are no issues, it will prompt The SAFF file was created successfully. Click OK, and you can then retrieve the file from the output destination, and upload to the clearing house.
Other notes
For detailed field descriptions and more in-depth information on Super stream Alternative File Format Report and Export task screen see SuperStream Alternate File Format (SAFF).PDF.
For businesses requiring a bespoke integration with QuickSuper or other clearing houses, Access Attaché offers the option of engaging its Consulting services team. This involves a custom, chargeable engagement to develop tailored solutions for specific business needs.