ICB RTI Payroll Management (Sage) Diploma

The understanding and operating of a payroll system within a business is an essential requirement both from a financial control aspect and in order to meet with regulations laid down by HMRC. This course covers the essential elements needed to cover the requirements for running a payroll system both in a manual and computerised format.

This home study course will help both experienced payroll managers and novices in mastering the Sage Payroll software combined with gaining a recognised qualification.

• Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management
• Accredited: Yes
• QCF Recognised: No
• Industry Recognised: Yes
• Awarding Body: ICB - Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
• Start Date: Anytime - We enrol 365 days a year
• Duration: Flexible - Approx 90 Hours - 12 Months Max Support
• Credit Value: Not Applicable

Syllabus

Manual Payroll

• National Insurance Contributions
• Income Tax - PAYE
• K Codes
• HMRC Database and Tools
• SSP - Statutory Sick Pay
• Statutory Maternity Leave and Pay
• Statutory Paternity Leave and Pay
• Statutory Adoption Leave and Pay
• Directors Pay & NICs
• Pension Contributions
• Student Loans
• Benefits in Kind
• Construction Industry Scheme

Computerised Payroll using Sage One Payroll Software

• Setting up Sage One Payroll
• Running a weekly payroll
• Running a monthly payroll
• Correcting errors
• Calculating monthly totals due to HMRC
• Holiday Pay
• Leavers and starters
• Statutory sick pay
• Statutory Maternity Pay plus Paternity and Adoption
• Student loans
• Pension Schemes
• Attachment of Earnings
• Year End

Pre-requisites

Students looking to enrol in this course should meet the following criteria:

• Be aged 16 Years or above
• Comfortable working with numbers
• Possess a solid knowledge of the English language
• Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
• Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
• Have a genuine desire to succeed

Students will be required to take out a short subscription of the online Sage Payroll Software (Sage one). Current Fee is £5 (Plus VAT) per month. Students can take out a free months trial initially and pay for further months if needed. (This can be cancelled at any time). See link uk.sageone.com/products for further details. subscription is only required for the computerised section of the course. We estimate approx 3 months will suffice.

Duration

Course duration will vary dependant on student commitment, effort and ability. Overall guided learning hours are approx 90. This should be used as a guideline only and completion times will vary hugely.

We would encourage students to seriously consider how they plan to complete their chosen course prior to enrolment. Students should think about how they are going to study, where they are going to study and how often. Be realistic!

Speak to family members and help them to understand what you are trying to achieve, explain you may require peace and space to study at certain times. The more you involve them the more likely you are to get them on your side.

Students are reminded that the time in which they complete is purely down to them as an individual. Completion can be as quickly or as slowly as you wish within the 12 month tuition period. If you require additional time an extension may be available. Extensions are arranged at an additional cost as and when needed.

Format

This course is supplied in paper format, delivered directly to your chosen address. Students are able to complete their course assignments & email them direct to the tutor. Once received tutors will reply to you directly. We do not accept course assignments via post.

Students can normally expect to receive delivery of their course materials via courier within 3 working days of enrolment being received. However, we would ask you to allow 7 working days

Students will be required to take out a short subscription of the online Sage Payroll Software (Sage one). Current Fee is £5 (Plus VAT) per month. Students can take out a free months trial initially and pay for further months if needed. (This can be cancelled at any time). See link uk.sageone.com/products for further details. subscription is only required for the computerised section of the course. We estimate approx 3 months will suffice.