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Level 1 Payroll Course in Brent

Cost£140.00
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Payroll Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Hairdressing Academy, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 17 weeks and covers computerised payroll from the ground up. You'll learn how to process payroll using software, handle employee records, and understand basic payroll legislation. These are practical skills you can apply straight away in a workplace setting.

You'll finish with a VTCT Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business.

Who this course is for

Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.

Entry requirements

Initial assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set up and maintain employee payroll records.
  • You'll process payroll calculations using computerised software.
  • You'll apply basic payroll legislation to real payroll tasks.
  • You'll produce payslips and payroll reports.
  • You'll understand deductions such as tax and National Insurance.
  • You'll identify common payroll errors and how to correct them.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions using payroll software. Learning is hands-on and practical. Assessment is based on your work during the course, including tasks completed using the software. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Hairdressing Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, processes employee pay for a business.
  • Payroll assistant, supports a payroll team in a larger organisation.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial admin including payroll tasks.
  • Office administrator, manages business admin including basic payroll duties.
  • Bookkeeper, records financial transactions and may handle payroll.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business, the natural next step to deepen your payroll skills and improve your job prospects.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, useful if you want to move into a broader finance or accounts role.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a recognised route into accounting and finance careers.
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