Level 2 Payroll Course in Northallerton. Evening payroll classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around your working week. This free payroll course is open to adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. You'll learn how to process payroll using computerised systems, covering the practical skills that support a payroll or accounts role. Each session runs for 4 hours. You'll finish with a VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Payroll for Business, a recognised payroll qualification that demonstrates your competence to employers.
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 using computerised payroll software
You'll calculate employee pay, deductions, and net pay
You'll apply PAYE, National Insurance, and statutory payment rules
You'll produce payslips and payroll reports
You'll understand payroll legislation and employer obligations
You'll manage starters, leavers, and payroll records accurately
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time, running as evening sessions of 4 hours. You'll learn through tutor-led instruction and hands-on practice with computerised payroll software. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that reflect real payroll processing work. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and check your progress as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Payroll administrator: process employee pay in a business or bureau
Payroll officer: manage payroll records and statutory payments
Accounts assistant: support a finance team with payroll and bookkeeping
HR and payroll coordinator: handle both people admin and pay processing
Bookkeeper: record financial transactions including payroll entries
Finance administrator: broad admin role covering payroll and accounts
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Payroll Management: deepens your payroll knowledge and moves you toward a senior payroll role or payroll manager position.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into broader accounting work alongside your payroll qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: useful if you want to combine payroll skills with wider office and management responsibilities.
