Free Level 2 Payroll Course in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Payroll Course in Northallerton. Evening payroll classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time to fit around your working week. This free payroll course covers computerised payroll processes for business, giving you practical skills to support a payroll role. Sessions run for 4 hours. The course is free 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 process payroll data using computerised payroll software
  • You'll calculate statutory deductions including tax and National Insurance
  • You'll produce payslips and payroll reports
  • You'll understand payroll legislation and compliance requirements
  • You'll manage employee records within a payroll system
  • You'll process starters, leavers, and changes to employee details

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evening, combining tutor-led instruction with hands-on practice using computerised payroll software. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that reflect real payroll processes. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond 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 and deductions
  • Payroll officer: manage payroll runs for a business
  • Accounts assistant: support finance teams with payroll and bookkeeping
  • HR administrator: handle payroll alongside HR duties
  • Bookkeeper: record financial transactions including payroll
  • Finance assistant: entry-level role in business finance teams

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Payroll Management: deepen your payroll knowledge and move into a senior or supervisory payroll role.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broaden into bookkeeping and accounting to widen your options in finance.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: useful if you want to move into a broader office or HR management role.

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