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Free Level 1 Payroll Course in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People – Evening

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Payroll Course in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around your working week. The course covers computerised payroll for business and typically takes 4 hours in total. It builds on your existing payroll knowledge and supports your role in a payroll or accounts function. You'll need to be 19 or over and meet the funding eligibility criteria. Contact the centre to check whether you qualify.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge in this area as an addional qualification to support their role in payroll.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.

What you will learn

  • You'll process payroll data using computerised payroll software.
  • You'll understand how payroll calculations work for employees.
  • You'll apply payroll procedures accurately within a business context.
  • You'll produce payroll records and reports.
  • You'll identify the key rules and responsibilities involved in running payroll.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on an evening, part-time. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and assignments that test your ability to use computerised payroll software and apply payroll processes correctly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator. Process employee pay and deductions.
  • Payroll assistant. Support a payroll team in a business.
  • Accounts assistant. Handle financial records including payroll.
  • Bookkeeper. Manage day-to-day financial transactions.
  • Finance administrator. Support finance functions across a business.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 2 Award or Certificate in Payroll, which covers more complex payroll processes and is recognised by employers for payroll roles. From there, you could work toward an AAT qualification, which opens doors to broader accounting and finance careers. If you want to specialise further, the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) offers professional-level payroll qualifications.

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