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Free Level 1 Payroll Course in Selby – Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service

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

Free Level 1 Payroll Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. The course is free for eligible adults aged 19 or over, though further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income. You'll learn how to use computerised payroll software and handle payroll processes for a business. The course takes around 4 hours in total, making it easy to fit around other commitments. It covers the core knowledge to support a payroll role or add a recognised payroll qualification to your CV.

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 set up and process payroll using computerised software.
  • You'll understand how to calculate employee pay, including deductions.
  • You'll learn how to apply PAYE rules and basic tax codes.
  • You'll understand National Insurance contributions and how they're calculated.
  • You'll learn how to produce payslips and basic payroll reports.
  • You'll understand the legal requirements around payroll record-keeping.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. Learning is hands-on, using computerised payroll software. Assessment is through practical tasks and short written exercises that test your understanding of payroll processes. Your tutor will guide you through each topic during class time.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, processing employee pay in a business
  • Payroll assistant, supporting a payroll team
  • Accounts assistant, handling financial records and basic bookkeeping
  • Finance administrator, supporting day-to-day business finance tasks
  • Office administrator with payroll responsibilities
  • HR administrator, managing staff records and pay queries

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 payroll qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Payroll for Business to deepen your skills. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management opens doors to more senior payroll roles. You might also consider an AAT Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification if you want to broaden your finance knowledge.

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