Marlin GTX requires the end of day close-off to be run at the end of every trading day.
Running the End of Day close-off:
- Updates the General Ledger
- Settles EFTPOS transactions
- Generates daily reports
- Performs a system backup
End of Day Close-Off
Before starting the close-off, ensure:
- A USB drive is inserted for backups (where required)
- All other users are logged out
- All other modules are closed
To begin the close-off, select Periodic > End of Period from the menu bar.
The End of Period module will open on the Day tab.
Select the required reports using the checkboxes in the Options section at the top.
Select whether a banking register deposit is required.
To start the close-off, click Start at the bottom-left of the Options section.
The end of day process will run and the selected reports will open.
If an error occurs in GTX 5.6.1 or later, Megabus Support is automatically notified and a support ticket is automatically created.
Banking Register Deposits
Banking register deposits only need to be completed when cash or cheque deposits have been made to the bank.
If banking has not been completed:
- Untick the Banking Register Report checkbox
If banking has been completed:
- Leave the Banking Register Report checkbox ticked
- Click on the Bank Accounts button
- Select the accounts to include
Customer messages can be sent after close-off by leaving Send Messages ticked.
Message content can be reviewed by clicking the Message List button.
End of Day Reports
The end of day reports are opened automatically once generated.
Review and print reports as required.
Close the reports using the X button at the top-right to continue.
See the End of Day Reports help guide.
Posting End of Day Transactions
After closing the reports, a confirmation prompt will open.
Click Continue to post transactions to the General Ledger.
End of day postings are not reversible. Ensure all data is correct before continuing.
A completion message confirms the close-off has finished.
Click OK to exit the module.
End of Day Backups
If backups are configured, they run automatically once the module is closed.
Click Done once backups complete.
Time and Attendance Warnings
Systems using Time and Attendance will also display warnings during close-off.
Warnings appear when:
- Staff remain clocked on
- Shifts are incomplete
- The attendance period is close to closing
Click on the Show Staff button to review and update attendance records.
See the End of Day help guide.