Level 3 Payroll Technician Certificate – Advanced

Having fully trained payroll administrators is vital for organisations to ensure they remain compliant with the increasing amount of regulation and legislation which impacts the day-to-day running of the payroll department.

Designed for those new to payroll, or those who wish to widen their working knowledge of payroll processes and responsibilities, this qualification covers the core skills required to administer the payroll function.

From calculating gross pay, National Minimum Wage compliance, and identifying the differences between taxable and NICable pay, the course contains in-depth methodologies for the manual calculation of PAYE income tax, NICs, student loan deductions and statutory payments. The qualification offers detailed instruction on the circumstances that trigger Automatic Enrolment and the processes that follow, it highlights payroll responsibilities surrounding pension schemes, pensioner payrolls and the potential beneficiaries. The course then examines the subject of salary sacrifice and its complexities.

Each module offers comprehensive learning materials; links to a range of external materials; and knowledge tests associated with these topics. The key subject matter is further enriched with digital online learning tutorials as well as interactive scenario-based exercises, which enable students to apply their new-found knowledge and skills through realistic scenarios. This variety of learning mediums provides a complete developmental experience which enhances ready application in the workplace, to the benefit of students and employers alike.

On completion of this course, you will have the knowledge required to enable you to efficiently and accurately handle the variety of issues encountered when processing payroll.