Available to Study | Start Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Evening QualificationIAB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Payrol | w/c 19 September 2011 | 7 weeks |
Course Overview
SAGE Payroll
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| Study Option | Start Date | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | w/c 19 September 2011 | 7 weeks | Online application unavailable |
| Evening | 01 May 2012 | 7 weeks | Online application unavailable |
This course will provide comprehensive training in the latest Sage Payroll (version 10) package.
Aim
The aims of the SAGE payroll course are:
- To provide participants with comprehensive training in the latest SAGE Payroll package
- To develop computerised Payroll skills and knowledge for use in the workplace.
Upon completion of this course, students might want to consider our other financial based courses such as Introduction to Accounting, Higher National Accounting or the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) courses.
Objectives
On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to record routine and non-routine payroll transactions. They will also be able to produce appropriate financial reports and process year end returns to HMRC standards.
Course Content
The training is based around processing a payroll for a fictitious organisation. The tasks and data cover a full payroll (fiscal) year. the content will include:
- Dealing with Income Tax and National Insurance parameters
- Statutory payments (including sickness and maternity pay)
- Company information and pensions
- Pay elements and deductions
- Processing pay (weekly and monthly)
- Non-routine transactions (student loans, change of tax code, attachment of earnings order etc.)
- Company car legislation
- Computerising mid-year
- Processing the end of the tax year
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to learn more about the SAGE Payroll package and / or would like to obtain a computerised payroll certificate in order to improve job prospects or for a career change.
This course can be an end in itself or participants can go on to study other book keeping or accounting qualifications.
How to Apply
This course is offered by SCE Enterprise, the business training branch of the College. Visit the SCE Enterprise website for more information or contact the SCE Enterprise team on enquiries@sce-enterprise.com or call 0131 535 4800.
Entry Requirements
The SAGE Payroll course is designed for anyone who wishes to learn how to operate a SAGE Payroll package (or similar product) and would like to obtain a computerised payroll certificate. There are no formal entry requirements but a basic knowledge of payroll (manual or computerised) would be very helpful.
What can I do Next?
You can progress to other book-keeping/accounting courses such as HN Accounting and AAT.
Fees
£250
ILA Available
Additional Information
Stevenson College Edinburgh reserves the right to withdraw or modify any course being offered. In the event of a programme being withdrawn, we will try to find suitable alternatives. Fees quoted are given as a guide and should not and will not be regarded as contractually binding on Stevenson College Edinburgh.