Overtime tracking in TimeTally

Overtime Tracking Software for UK Teams

Track overtime hours automatically. See who worked beyond their contracted hours, designate it as TOIL or paid overtime, and export to payroll — all in one system.

TimeTally combines timesheet tracking with TOIL management — so overtime is tracked, approved, and converted to leave or pay correctly.

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TOIL + payroll exports

From overtime worked to TOIL or pay — automatically

TimeTally handles the full overtime lifecycle — from timesheet entry to TOIL approval or payroll export.

1

Hours logged in timesheet

Employees record actual hours worked via the TimeTally app. Contracted hours are set per employee, so overtime is identified automatically.

2

Manager approves overtime

Overtime hours are submitted for approval. Managers designate them as TOIL accrual (with an applicable rate) or flag for paid overtime processing.

3

Export to payroll or add to TOIL

TOIL accruals are added to the employee's balance. Paid overtime is included in payroll exports to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV.

See overtime across your whole team in one view

The team calendar shows TOIL bookings from overtime alongside annual leave. Managers see who has accumulated overtime TOIL, who has used it, and what the team's total liability is — in real time. Approved overtime hours are included in payroll exports automatically.

Real-time overtime visibility

See who has worked overtime and what their TOIL balance is — updated in real time

Approve with team view

See who else is off before approving TOIL from overtime — maintain team coverage

Payroll export

Export overtime hours to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV for payroll processing

Overtime tracking team view in TimeTally
Configure overtime and TOIL settings in TimeTally

Configure your overtime rules — once

Define how overtime converts to TOIL — set accrual rates, caps, and expiry periods. Create separate TOIL types for weekday overtime, weekend working, and bank holiday cover — each applied consistently. Overtime recorded against your rota is automatically compared to contracted hours so you know exactly what's extra.

Custom TOIL accrual rates
Max balance caps
Expiry periods
Multiple overtime categories
Manager approval required
Full audit trail

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One price. Every feature. No surprises.

£2/employee/month

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

Overtime and TOIL tracking — accrual, requests, approvals
Annual leave and sick leave management included
Timesheet tracking for actual vs. contracted hours
Payroll exports — CSV, Xero, QuickBooks
Custom overtime TOIL types and rates

No credit card required

Frequently Asked Questions

How does overtime tracking work in TimeTally?

Employees log their actual hours in TimeTally's timesheet. The system compares actual hours against contracted hours and shows the excess as overtime. Managers can then designate overtime as TOIL (time off in lieu) or flag it for paid overtime processing at the applicable rate.

Can I track paid overtime separately from TOIL?

Yes. You can create separate leave types for TOIL (compensatory time off) and flag additional hours for paid overtime processing through the timesheet export. Payroll exports to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV include the overtime hours for your payroll provider to process.

Can I set different overtime rates for weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays?

You can designate overtime hours for different rates in the timesheet and create corresponding TOIL types with different accrual rates (e.g. 1.5:1 for weekends). For paid overtime, the rate calculation is handled by your payroll provider using the exported hours data.

Does overtime tracking work for salaried employees?

Yes. TimeTally tracks hours worked for all employee types. Salaried employees typically work a standard contracted hours target. Hours beyond this are recorded and can be designated as TOIL, even if salary employees aren't paid extra for overtime.

Can managers approve overtime before it's processed?

Yes. The TOIL accrual flow requires manager approval before overtime converts to TOIL balance. This means employees cannot self-designate overtime as TOIL without their manager's agreement.

What's the difference between overtime tracking software and a timesheet app?

A basic timesheet app records hours worked. Overtime tracking software goes further by comparing actual hours to contracted hours, identifying overtime automatically, and providing tools to designate it as TOIL or paid overtime. TimeTally does both — timesheet tracking and overtime management — in one system.

Loved by UK small businesses

Real reviews from TimeTally customers

Setup was dead simple and the team just got on with it. Got everyone up and running in an afternoon with no help needed. Does everything we need for timesheets and holidays without the faff.
SM

S.M.

Has completely changed how I handle timesheets. Used to dread it every week — now it takes me minutes. Really easy to get around and my staff picked it up straight away.
JT

J.T.

Started using it just for rotas but quickly realised it does loads more. The timesheets and leave management are great, and it even handles TOIL and overtime which I wasn't expecting. Use it for everything now.
RK

R.K.

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Every overtime hour tracked. Nothing lost.

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