Processing a submission (Jersey)

This guide will show you how to process a CER return to the Jersey Government.

Before you begin the submission process, please ensure your payroll data is complete and accurate.

  1. 1. 1. Navigate to the Submissions module from the main dashboard

    1. Navigate to the Submissions module from the main dashboard

  2. 2. Pending Submissions Tab

    1. Select the "Pending Submissions" tab, this displays submissions awaiting your action.

    Pending Submissions Tab

  3. 3. Filtering (Optional) -Use the filters available to find required submissions faster. This is particularly helpful if you manage multiple organisations or have many pending submissions.

    • Organisation: Select the organisation

    • Jurisdiction: Choose Jersey

    • Due Date: Specify a date range

    Filtering (Optional) -Use the filters available to find required submissions faster. This is particularly helpful if you manage multiple organisations or have many pending submissions.

  4. 4. Review Individual Submissions:

    • Click the arrow icon next to each pending submission to check the details of the submission; e.g. 'Submit By' date. This is crucial for avoiding penalties from government agencies.

    Review Individual Submissions:

  5. 5. Each submission shows:

    1. Submission Type: (Jersey CER Return)

    2. Submit By Date: The government-mandated deadline for submission

    3. Period: The reporting period covered by the submission

    4. Status: Indicates whether the submission is ready to be submitted

    Each submission shows:

  6. 6. View submission

    - Clicking the View icon allows for a final check for accuracy

    View submission

  7. 7. This view provides:

    • Submission Details: The main section displays essential submission information, including the submission type, the relevant period, and the submission due date.

    • Submission Validation: This section shows Offshore Payroll's internal validation checks. Any potential issues that could prevent your submission are highlighted here, such as missing data. It does not show government errors; only internal validation.

    This view provides:

  8. 8. Submission History

    • Clicking the eye icon next to the return with the date and time, show the details of previous submitted data. In this case the CER return was submitted on the 7th September 2023 at 10:04am.

    • Clicking the eye icon next to the return with 'Current Data Preview (Unsubmitted) will show the details of the current submission data, which has not been submitted to the Government.

    Submission History

  9. 9. Request File

    The "Request File" button provides access to a downloadable file containing the submission data (e.g. a CSV file). This file is typically in a format suitable for the relevant government authority.

    Request File

  10. 10. How to Submit:

    Once you have reviewed and confirmed the accuracy of the data in a pending submission, select the checkbox next to it.

    How to Submit:

  11. 11. Click the "Process Selected Submissions" button.

    Click the "Process Selected Submissions" button.

  12. 12. Click " YES"

    Click " YES"

  13. 13. If the system confirms the submission. You'll receive a message on screen indicating success or failure

    If the system confirms the submission. You'll receive a message on screen indicating success or failure

  14. 14. Verify Submission Status

    • Once submitted, go to the Completed Submissions tab to check the status of the completed return.

    Verify Submission Status

  15. 15. Select the "View" icon to review submitted return(s) details.

    - Status will change to "Complete"

    - Return submission date and time stamp.

    Select the "View" icon to review submitted return(s) details.