Check Leave and Entitlements
As an employee with portal access, you can check your leave balances at any time. This guide explains how to view your accrued leave, leave taken and available entitlements.
View Your Leave Balances
- Log in to the MyAccountant employee portal.
- From the main menu, go to Leave.
Your current leave balances are displayed for each leave type.
Understanding the Leave Summary
For each leave type, you will see:
| Column | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Accrued | The total leave you have earned since your start date (or since opening balances were entered) |
| Taken | The total leave you have used |
| Available | The remaining balance (Accrued minus Taken) |
Common leave types
- Annual Leave — full-time and part-time employees accrue 4 weeks (152 hours based on 38-hour week) per year
- Personal/Carer's Leave — full-time and part-time employees accrue 2 weeks (76 hours based on 38-hour week) per year
- Long Service Leave — accrual varies by state and territory; typically available after 7 to 10 years of continuous service
Balances are shown in hours. To convert to days, divide by your standard daily hours (e.g. 7.6 hours for a standard full-time day).
View Leave History
To see a detailed breakdown of your leave transactions:
- Click on the leave type you want to review (e.g. Annual Leave).
- A history of all accruals and leave taken will be displayed, including:
- Date — when the leave accrued or was taken
- Description — pay run reference or leave type
- Hours — the amount accrued or deducted
- Balance — the running balance after each transaction
Leave on Payslips
Your current leave balances are also printed on each payslip. Check your latest payslip for a quick snapshot of your entitlements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my leave balance different from what I expected?
Leave accrues each time a pay run is processed. If your employer has not yet finalised the latest pay run, your balance may not reflect the most recent accrual. Check again after your next payday.
Can I have a negative leave balance?
This depends on your employer's policy. Some employers allow leave to be taken in advance, which results in a negative balance. If you are terminated with a negative annual leave balance, the amount may be deducted from your final pay.
I am a casual employee — why do I have no leave balances?
Casual employees generally do not accrue annual or personal leave under the National Employment Standards. Instead, casual employees receive a 25% casual loading on top of their base rate, which compensates for the absence of paid leave entitlements.
My leave balance seems wrong — what should I do?
Contact your employer or payroll administrator. They can review your leave transactions and correct any discrepancies from the employer dashboard.
Important Notes
- Leave balances are updated after each pay run is finalised.
- If you have recently started with a new employer, your opening balance may include leave carried over from a previous payroll system.
- For questions about your specific award or enterprise agreement entitlements, speak with your employer or refer to the Fair Work Ombudsman.