IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business QCF Distance Learning Training Course

Course Summary

• Designed to appeal to anyone who is keen to gain an understanding of basic payroll procedures
• Introduction to payroll record keeping and processing, providing the necessary skills to record financial payroll transactions in a computerised environment using the using Sage 50 payroll package.
• Processing payroll routines and activities using a computerised payroll system. The activities will include the calculation of pay data and processing of that data using day-to-day processing skills.
• Maintaining accuracy when performing practical payroll tasks.
• The importance of security and confidentiality in performing payroll tasks.
• Includes the basic functions from setting up the company details, entering employee records and calculating gross pay, to processing the first payroll and running all the reports required including payslips.
• Designed for complete beginners with the workbooks giving clear and helpful instructions with an abundance of screenshots and activities.

Full Details:

Units:

• Making gross pay calculations - F/505/1145 (2 credits)
• Payroll preparation - H/505/1154 (3 credits)
• Computerised payroll administration - T/505/1157 (4 credits)

Course Contents

Knowledge Units:

• Introduction to payroll
• Employment legislation and statutes
• Introduction to Real Time Information (RTI)
• Preparing employee records
• Starters - new employees
• Using the HMRC Basic PAYE Tools
• Calculation of Gross Pay
• The PAYE and National Insurance systems
• Using the HMRC online PAYE calculator
• National Insurance contributions
• Using the HMRC online NIC calculator
• Voluntary deductions
• Processing the payroll using the HMRC Basic PAYE Tools
• Leavers
• Dealing with leavers using the Basic PAYE Tools
• Completing the payroll

Skills Unit:

• Computerised Payroll
• Introduction to the installation, configuration and basic day-to-day use of Sage 50 payroll software.

Entry Requirement

There are no formal entry requirements for the Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business. However, it is recommended that prospective candidates will already have basic skills in both numeracy and literacy prior to embarking on a course of study for this qualification.

Certification

On successful completion of all the units, the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the award of Pass.

The learner will also receive a certificate from Sage confirming their competence in the use of Sage Payroll at Level 1.

Benefits for Trainees:

• IAB Payroll Qualifications open new doors to exciting careers, as well as extending payroll skills if you are currently employed
• Start your own payroll bureau
• Work in small businesses
• A payroll career can lead to great things
• Update your knowledge of Sage payroll
• Improve your employability prospects
• A career path into payroll
• Ideal Continuing Professional Development course
• Gain an IAB qualification and become a payroll professional
• Payroll trainees gain exemptions by building recognised credits
• Gain an accredited qualification
• Start your training immediately without having to wait for the new term to begin

Benefits for Employers:

• Up-skill your workforce
• Train key staff members in the features of the latest Sage 50 program
• Try program before buying
• Train staff in how to computerise manual payroll
• Learn how your staff can process your payroll  in house and save money on accountants’ fees
• Start-up businesses-  teach staff to process the payroll
• Employers have a benchmark qualification they can use to judge an individual’s ability  
• Instead of accepting an applicant’s word they know the Sage Program,  employers now have the certainty of Sage and IAB certificates

• What's included in the course:

  • Knowledge Units Workbook
  • Skills Unit (Sage) Workbook
  • Sage 50 Payroll disc
  • Telephone support
  • Email support
  • Remote support
  • NUS card - value £12
  • 2 Certificates on successful completion of course