Free Level 2 Payroll Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, part-time during the day, over 21 weeks. This free payroll course for adults covers the payroll tasks employers need most, including statutory sick pay, maternity pay, pension auto-enrolment, and real-time information submissions. You'll work with Sage Business Cloud software throughout. Access to the software is included once you register. The course suits people with some prior payroll knowledge or a Level 1 payroll qualification. You'll finish with a VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Payroll for Business.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for individuals who have completed the Sage Business Cloud Computerised Payroll Level 1 qualification or have a basic understanding of payroll operations and wish to advance their skills. You will learn to perform more complex payroll tasks, such as calculating statutory sick pay and statutory maternity pay, and managing pension schemes.Developed by Sage, this course provides the latest industry-relevant payroll skills that employers seek. It is also highly beneficial for those intending to manage their own business payroll systems, potentially reducing costs and saving time by avoiding the need to outsource payroll duties to an external accountant.
Entry requirements
This qualification has been designed for learners who:Have achieved the IAB/VTCT Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll and are looking to progress in their career.Are new to Payroll but have some prior knowledge of payroll procedures.Wish to improve their skills and knowledge to that required of payroll processors in a computerised environment prior to seeking employment.Have previously worked in a payroll environment and have not yet gained a formal payroll qualification.Wish to return to emplo
What you will learn
You'll set up company accounts and create employee records in Sage Business Cloud.
You'll process gross pay calculations and real-time information (RTI) submissions to HMRC.
You'll manage automatic pension enrolment, including opt-out processing.
You'll identify and correct errors in payroll records.
You'll run payroll reports and produce payslips for employees.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus. Teaching combines tutor-led instruction with hands-on practice using Sage Business Cloud payroll software. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that reflect real payroll processing scenarios. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Access to Sage Business Cloud software is provided to all learners once registered. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Payroll administrator, processing employee pay and deductions
Payroll manager, overseeing payroll for a team or business
Bookkeeper, handling financial records including wages
Accounts assistant, supporting finance teams with payroll tasks
Finance officer, managing budgets and staff payments
Self-employed business owner managing your own payroll
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Payroll Management (CIPP) - the next step for payroll professionals moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - broadens your skills into bookkeeping, tax, and financial reporting, and is widely used as a route into accounting careers.
VTCT Level 3 Award in Computerised Payroll - builds directly on this qualification for more advanced payroll work.
