Computerised payroll for business – level 1

This course equips self-employed individuals and business owners with an understanding of basic payroll procedures.

It develops the skills required to prepare, check and use source documents for processing payroll, using a computerised payroll system as dictated by Real Time Information requirements.

It also develops skills to enable them to gather the required information to prepare an employee payroll record using either the HMRC Basic PAYE Tools kit or commercially available payroll software.

The course also teaches how to calculate the gross pay due to employees from a simple range of information sources, for either weekly or monthly pay periods.

What will I study?

Topics covered can include:

• Acting as an introduction to payroll record keeping and processing, giving the candidate the necessary skills to record financial payroll transactions in a manual and computerised environment and in line with Real Time Information requirements.
• Skills to assess own competence in carrying out a range of basic day-to-day payroll routines and activities using a manual and computerised payroll system.
• Skills to assess the implications of maintaining accuracy when performing any practical payroll tasks.
• Understanding the importance of security and confidentiality in performing any payroll task.
• Knowledge and understanding of the services, advice and guidance that can be offered to businesses by HMRC, NICO and other payroll agencies.

What will it cost?

Adults – entry level/level 2.

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment. If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Progression

This course will help you move on to higher-level courses, a Level 2 Payroll course.

How to apply

To apply or enrol, please select the Apply Now button on the Capital City College website. A member of staff will then contact you to discuss the next steps.

Eligibility requirements

The only requirement for this course is that you have an Entry 3 level of knowledge in both English and Maths. For English, candidates must have achieved Entry 3 in reading and writing.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.