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Accounting & Bookkeeping

Payroll Management Level 2 Diploma Training Course

This CPD certified & approved Payroll Management Level 2 Diploma program covers everything you need to know about running payroll.

Duration10-15 hours
LevelLevel 2
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Course content16 modules
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What the Payroll Management Level 2 Diploma covers

Payroll Management Level 2 Diploma runs online from start to finish, so you decide when you study and how much you cover at a time. There are 16 modules to work through, and most people give it 10 to 15 hours in total. Nothing expires part way through, so an interrupted evening costs you nothing.

Expect to cover Payroll Systems & Management: An Introduction, Learning the Basics about Payroll Systems, Understanding Payroll Systems in the UK and How to Run an Efficient Payroll. 12 more modules follow those, all named on the Modules tab.

This is a first course in accounting & bookkeeping rather than a refresher for people already trained. It is one of 7 Accounting & Bookkeeping courses on the site. Its study time is about mid-range for the subject. There is a certificate of completion at the end, available from your account. It is proof you covered the material, not a regulated qualification.

The honest caveats: If you already work in accounting & bookkeeping day to day, expect the early material to feel familiar. There is no CPD accreditation attached, which matters only if somebody has specifically asked you for it.

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Is this the right course for you?

Best fit

Payroll Management Level 2 Diploma is a sensible shortlist choice when you want a structured route through the published syllabus rather than a general overview of the whole subject. Its 16-module plan starts with Payroll Systems & Management: An Introduction and Learning the Basics about Payroll Systems, which gives you a clear indication of the assumed starting point. That shape is likely to be most useful for bookkeepers, finance assistants and small business owners doing their own books whose training need matches those topics. It is a weaker fit if you only need one isolated skill, or if an employer has specified a different standard, awarding body or practical assessment. Before buying, compare that requirement with the final modules on The Employment Allowance and Employment Termination Payments as well as the course title.

How to use the syllabus

Treat the module list as a study plan, not just a contents page. Begin with Payroll Systems & Management: An Introduction and Learning the Basics about Payroll Systems and note any terms or processes you need to revisit. Around the middle, How to Calculate Net and Gross Pay acts as a useful checkpoint: if you can explain that material without looking back, move on; if not, repeat the preceding section before adding more. The later work on The Employment Allowance and Employment Termination Payments is where you can test whether the earlier ideas connect. After each block, write a short example from your own work or a realistic scenario. That simple retrieval step makes self-paced learning more useful than clicking straight through to completion.

Check before enrolling

The listed study time is 10 to 15 hours; reserve more time if the subject is new to you or you plan to make detailed notes. No fixed access period is stated in the validated course facts; ask us before enrolling if a deadline matters to your plans. A downloadable or printable completion certificate is described, but it records course completion rather than replacing a regulated qualification. No CPD accreditation is stated. That is fine for skills development, but not when a workplace policy specifically requires accredited training.

Full course details from the training provider

Are you currently working in the accounts department and you want to fast track your career and want to be more productive for your team and company? Do you own your own company and are hiring employees for the first time and you now have to learn the rules and regulations involved in payroll? This course will provide you with all the knowledge, tools and skills you need to complete payroll in an effective manner.

Introduction to the Payroll Course

This payroll course is broken down into twenty three information packed modules which are designed to provide you with all the essential tools and knowledge you need to complete payroll in an effective and orderly fashion at all times.

The course is offered online, which enables you to study at your own pace and in your own time using any device connected to the internet. You can study using your computer at home or your laptop, or you can choose to use your tablet or phone, as long as you have an internet connection.

The payroll course comes with a certification on successful completion, which is not only industry recognised, but it is also verifiable. This enables potential employers to confirm your credentials and hire you with complete confidence.

You will have two chances to complete the test and pass. In the event you do fail the multiple choice test the first time, you will be given a second opportunity to revisit the modules and then take the test again. Remember, you will have lifetime access to the learning modules for added convenience.

What you will learn

This course is brimming with useful and valuable information for you to learn and start using. The course is designed to provide you with insight that you can start incorporating into your work without delay. Some of the things you can expect to learn when completing the payroll course include:

  • Get an understanding of what payroll systems are and why you need one.
  • Learn the basics of payroll systems. What you need to know, errors and the importance of communication.
  • Identify the payroll systems in the United Kingdom. What to include and working with HMRC.
  • Understand that you need to run an efficient payroll system. Staff training, reviews and record keeping plus so much more.
  • Get insight on how employees starting and leaving the business impacts payroll. This module will give you insight into what to do, P45’s and time keeping.
  • Learn how to deal with HMRC when it comes to new employees, what information HMRC will need from you and how to ensure you pay the employee the correct amount each month or week.
  • Learn how to calculate gross and net pay. This module will teach you the difference between gross and net pay, how to calculate them and why you need wage slips for each employee.
  • Understand the different deductions you need to know about to come to net pay amounts.
  • Get insight into what is statutory pay, how long does an employee qualify, record keeping and reporting to HMRC.
  • Learn about the national minimum wage based on age groups.
  • Get an understanding of the national insurance contribution systems. This module includes why we pay, the different rates, employer contributions and more.
  • Learn how to manage the online PAYE system.
  • Identify what the employment allowance is.
  • Understand retirement schemes.
  • Learn the different programs available for payroll.
  • Tips to correct payroll errors.
  • Understand the importance of annual reporting.

Benefits

There are so many benefits of completing this payroll course, these include:

  • Fast track your career.
  • Gain insight into managing your own payroll within the United Kingdom.
  • Know what you need to have an effective payroll system in place.
  • Study online at your own pace and using any device.
  • Enjoy the convenience of information packed modules.
  • Industry recognised certification on successful completion, which is also verifiable online.
  • Comprehensive syllabus complete with online support.
  • Lifetime access to modules to revisit and refresh whenever you wish.


Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 23 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

How long does it take to complete the course?
We estimate that the course will take about 10-15 hours hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Payroll Management Level 2 Diploma course content

  • Module 1: Payroll Systems & Management: An Introduction
  • Module 2 : Learning the Basics about Payroll Systems
  • Module 3 : Understanding Payroll Systems in the UK
  • Module 4 : How to Run an Efficient Payroll
  • Module 5 : Employees Starting and Leaving the Business
  • Module 6 : Dealing with HMRC in Relation to New Employees
  • Module 7 : How to Calculate Net and Gross Pay
  • Module 8 : Net Pay Resulting from Voluntary and Statutory Deductions
  • Module 9 : Understanding Statutory Pay
  • Module 10 : The National Minimum Wages for Different Types of Work
  • Module 11 : Understanding the National Insurance Contributions System (NIC)
  • Module 12 : When Employees Pay Less National Insurance Contributions (NIC)
  • Module 13 : Understanding the PAYE System
  • Module 14 : Dealing with the Online PAYE System for Employers
  • Module 15: The Employment Allowance
  • Module 16: Employment Termination Payments
  • Module 17: Understanding the Retirement Scheme
  • Module 18: Working Effectively with the RTI Computerised Payroll System
  • Module 19 : Payroll Computer Software/Programs
  • Module 20 : How to Correct Any Payroll Errors
  • Module 21 : Maintaining Employee Records
  • Module 22 : Annual Reporting and Other Tasks Connected with Payroll
  • Module 23 : A Summary of the Legal Obligations Associated with Payroll Systems

Payroll Management Level 2 Diploma course details

  • Course Access: Lifetime
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major devices / browsers

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

This course is brimming with useful and valuable information for you to learn and start using. The course is designed to provide you with insight that you can start incorporating into your work without delay. Some of the things you can expect to learn when completing the payroll course include:

  • Get an understanding of what payroll systems are and why you need one.
  • Learn the basics of payroll systems. What you need to know, errors and the importance of communication.
  • Identify the payroll systems in the United Kingdom. What to include and working with HMRC.
  • Understand that you need to run an efficient payroll system. Staff training, reviews and record keeping plus so much more.
  • Get insight on how employees starting and leaving the business impacts payroll. This module will give you insight into what to do, P45's and time keeping.
  • Learn how to deal with HMRC when it comes to new employees, what information HMRC will need from you and how to ensure you pay the employee the correct amount each month or week.
  • Learn how to calculate gross and net pay. This module will teach you the difference between gross and net pay, how to calculate them and why you need wage slips for each employee.
  • Understand the different deductions you need to know about to come to net pay amounts.
  • Get insight into what is statutory pay, how long does an employee qualify, record keeping and reporting to HMRC.
  • Learn about the national minimum wage based on age groups.
  • Get an understanding of the national insurance contribution systems. This module includes why we pay, the different rates, employer contributions and more.
  • Learn how to manage the online PAYE system.
  • Identify what the employment allowance is.
  • Understand retirement schemes.
  • Learn the different programs available for payroll.
  • Tips to correct payroll errors.
  • Understand the importance of annual reporting.
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