Free Level 1 Payroll Course in Scarborough. Evening payroll classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time to fit around your existing commitments. The course runs over 4 hours and covers computerised payroll for business. You'll build on your existing payroll knowledge and gain a recognised payroll qualification to support your role. This is a free payroll course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria.
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 learn how to process payroll using computerised software
You'll understand payroll legislation and statutory requirements
You'll calculate employee pay, deductions, and net wages
You'll produce payroll reports and payslips
You'll learn how to handle PAYE, National Insurance, and tax codes
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom setting during evening sessions at the centre. Assessment is through practical tasks using computerised payroll software, demonstrating your ability to process payroll accurately. Your tutor will guide you through the software and check your work as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Payroll administrator: process employee pay in an office or business
Payroll assistant: support a payroll team with day-to-day processing
Accounts assistant: handle financial records including payroll data
Bookkeeper: manage business accounts, often including payroll
HR administrator: support HR functions including pay and benefits
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business: the natural next step, covering more complex payroll processes and deepening your payroll qualification.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your skills into bookkeeping and accounting, useful if you want to move into a wider finance role.
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: a practical qualification for those looking to work across payroll and accounts.
