Modular Payroll for Business Skills
This is a non accredited training course and learners will not receive a qualification.
This Modular Payroll course is designed to take learners on a journey from complete beginner to payroll assistant within six weeks. The course is delivered in clear modules, allowing learners to build their knowledge step-by-step while gaining practical payroll skills.
Learners will develop an understanding of key payroll principles, employment legislation, and statutory requirements. The course combines manual payroll calculations with practical training using computerised payroll software, helping learners gain the skills required to support payroll functions in a business environment.
By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and confidence to carry out essential payroll tasks and support payroll operations within an organisation.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the principles of employment legislation relevant to payroll, including employee rights, responsibilities, and employer obligations.
Manually calculate payroll, including gross pay and net pay.
Calculate PAYE, pensions, and statutory payments and deductions, such as statutory sick pay and other payroll adjustments.
Process payroll using computerised payroll software, ensuring calculations and records are accurate and compliant.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
Individuals looking to start a career in payroll or finance administration
Beginners with no prior payroll experience
Administrative staff who want to expand their responsibilities to include payroll tasks
Small business owners or managers who want to understand and manage payroll processes
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We provide a unique learning experience unlike traditional education providers. You will receive one-on-one tutoring and mentoring at your own pace.
Grantham Training Centre: If you are local and can attend, this is the best option. You will benefit from tutor and peer support in a relaxed environment. The training centre is not a typical classroom; it has a comfortable atmosphere with a radio and refreshments. Your tutor will let you know when the sessions are on and how to book into a session
Blended Learning: If you cannot attend the Grantham centre, don't worry. Your tutor can support you via 1:1 Zoom sessions, phone calls, emails, texts, or WhatsApp—whatever suits you best. This will be discussed on your pre course assessment.
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We plan that this will take you approximately 6 weeks - however if you get through quicker than that - fine, if you take a little longer - that’s fine too! Here at 3CATS, we work with you until you are comfortable in your understanding before moving on.
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There are tutor marked assignments throughout the course to support each of the study units. There is a final module paper to complete but it is not in exam conditions.
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All of the learning materials and software that you need to complete this will be provided to you. You will need access to a windows based laptop to complete the software section as Sage is not compatible with Mac.
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The price you will pay for this course with 3CATS is only £290.
Employers - discounts are available for group bookings - please contact us to discuss.
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To qualify for funding from Lincolnshire County Council and The European Social Fund you must meet the following criteria;
You must be aged 19 or older as of 31.08.2023
You must live in Lincolnshire
You must earn £20,319.50 or less per year OR be in receipt of state benefits such as Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance etc
What our learners think of our services…
“There are too many good points to list!!
My experience with the level 2 accountancy course are really great, I am enjoying every lesson. Course itself - very easy to follow. The pace for learning are brilliant, the huge bonus - very helpful and great tutor.
It is always nice to attend classes with a tutor who clearly enjoyswhat they do.
It’s a top quality course. ”
