Free Sage 50 Payroll Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course takes around 30 hours to complete. You'll learn how to use Sage Business Cloud Payroll to manage company and employee records, process payroll, handle deductions and pensions, and produce HMRC reports. This free sage 50 payroll course for adults covers the full payroll cycle, from setting up a new company profile to processing leavers and generating management reports. A level 2 sage 50 payroll qualification opens doors in payroll, accounts, and HR roles.
Who this course is for
This course covers: Setting up Details on Sage - how to set up new company details on Sage, how to set up employee records and manage company settings. It also covers setting up Pay Elements, Pay Deductions and Company Loans. You’ll see how to add Company Pension Schemes and set up Holiday schemes. Understanding the Payroll Cycle - A quick look at the payroll cycle covers the basics of all elements involved and the considerations to be made each month. This also looks at Processing the Payroll for weekly and monthly paid employees. Real Time Information (RTI) processes - Understand the commitments of RTI for employee PAYE and ensure you are working to the government guidelines. Entering Payments - A practical walk through of how to enter payments so they are accurately logged, and easily found on the system. Dealing with Statutory pay - The course covers the requirements of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP); Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) to ensure you’re working to legislation. Reports & Backups - Pre and Post Update reports and backups. E-submissions - See how to submit accounting information and make payments online. Voluntary deductions & Student Loans - See how to log these and how to incorporate voluntary deductions and student loan payments into payroll systems. Processing Starters and Leavers - The basics of adding and removing people from the system, looking at the documentation required when people join and leave the business. Payments due to HMRC - This covers a number of different payments a business is required to make to HMRC, looking at the requirements, process and legalities of fulfilling this. Calculating the Cost of Wages - see how Sage Payroll can help you calculate the cost of wages through its automated systems.
What you will learn
You'll set up a new company profile and configure company settings in Sage Business Cloud Payroll.
You'll create and manage employee records, including pay elements, deductions, and company loans.
You'll add company pension schemes and configure automatic enrolment.
You'll set up holiday schemes and a pay day calendar.
You'll process payroll including SSP, SMP, and holiday pay.
You'll handle leavers and process weekly and monthly pay runs.
You'll carry out HMRC reporting and payments within the software.
You'll produce payroll reports for management.
How you will learn
You study online, working through chapters at your own pace. The course is structured around practical, software-based tasks using Sage Business Cloud Payroll. On successful completion, you receive a Sage Certificate of Competency. The course also awards 25 CPD points. Contact Pitman Training Wetherby to confirm the assessment process before you start.
What you will need to bring
Pitman Training Wetherby will confirm anything you need before you start. As this is an online course, you'll need access to a suitable device and a reliable internet connection.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Payroll administrator, processing employee pay and HMRC submissions
Payroll officer, managing payroll for a team or department
Accounts assistant, supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks
Bookkeeper, handling financial records for small businesses
HR administrator, supporting payroll and employee data management
Finance assistant, working across accounts and payroll functions
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a strong next step if you want to move into broader accounting and finance roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those looking to qualify as a professional bookkeeper or accounting technician.
CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate, a specialist payroll qualification recognised by employers across the UK.
Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management, for those aiming to move into senior payroll or team-leader roles.
