Introduction to Payroll Systems

Introduction to Payroll Systems

About the Introduction to Payroll Systems Certificate

Paying employees is not as simple as a straightforward bank transfer. Particularly in larger companies, there are a number of systems involved to ensure that every employee is paying the correct sum towards taxes, pensions and national insurance. New staff must be added, old staff taken away, and everyone must be paid on time. In some cases, this can be a large task and companies need skilled administrators to lead the process.

The Introduction to Payroll Systems Certificate qualification has been designed to educate individuals about the payroll processes. During your online studies you will cover modules in manual systems, gross and statutory pay, the PAYE regime and the NIC regime and statutory and voluntary deductions and net pay. You will also learn about payslips and computerised payroll systems. By the end of your distance learning course, you will be confident and competent when paying staff.

Who should study this course?

Courses like this are beneficial for those looking to find work as a payroll administrator or those already in the role who want to expand their knowledge. This home learning qualification is also useful for new or current business owners who need to set up their own payroll.

When you study at learndirect, we do not ask that you have any prior qualifications. If you are willing to engage in home study, and are motivated to learn about payroll systems, then this qualification will be perfect for you.

What happens after the course?

By the end of your studies, you will be able to work manual and computerised payroll systems. You will know how to handle sick pay, maternity pay and shift pay, as well as being fully versed in employment rights legislation.

If you desire, the qualification could lead to further study opportunities. Previously, people have gone on to study additional home study courses or foundation degrees in payroll management. Some students may even decide to take their studies to undergraduate level.

In many cases, students will choose to secure employment straight after graduating from this course. Individuals in possession of this certificate will be eligible to apply for work in many related roles. Some jobs people may choose include:

• Payroll administrator
• Payroll manager
• Small business owner

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Section 1: Manual payroll system

Unit 1: Introduction and Starters and Leavers – Manual System

This unit covers:

• The structure of the qualification
• RTI (Real Time Information)
• Confidentiality and security
• Authorisation
• Timeliness
• Dealing with records
• Computerised payrolls
• Employment rights legislation
• Income tax
• Starters
• Starters – PAYE
• Starters – NIC
• Starters – other points
• Leavers
• Leavers – PAYE
• Leavers – other points

Unit 2: Gross Pay and Statutory Pay

This unit covers:

• Gross pay
• Basic pay
• Shift pay
• Overtime
• Bonus and commission payments
• Statutory sick pay (SSP)
• Statutory maternity pay (SMP)
• Statutory paternity pay (SPP)
• Statutory adoption pay (SAP)
• Statutory leave

Unit 3: The PAYE Regime and The NIC Regime

This unit covers:

• An introduction to PAYE
• The PAYE code number
• The cumulative nature of PAYE
• Tax free pay
• Week 1 or month 1 PAYE codes
• Changes in PAYE codes
• Codes BR and D0
• K codes
• Introduction to National Insurance
• Primary contributions
• Secondary contributions
• Calculating national insurance contributions

Unit 4: Statutory and Voluntary Deductions and Net Pay

This unit covers:

• Court orders
• Give as you earn (GAYE)
• Student loans
• Union dues
• Net pay

Unit 5: Payslips

This unit covers:

• Net pay
• Payslips
• Paying employees
• Payroll checks

Section 2: Computerised payroll system

Unit 6: RTI and the Payroll System and Working the Computerised Payroll System

This unit covers:

• What is RTI?
• Interaction between RTI and a proprietary payroll software system
• Registering an employer with HMRC
• Working the computerised payroll system

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. However, we recommend that you have an understanding of basic maths calculations before enrolling on this course.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Introduction to Payroll Systems.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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