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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
5 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - £9.99
  • Certificate of completion - £15.99
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price) (included in price)
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Overview

With over 30 million people employed in the UK, efficient payroll management is vital for every organisation. The payroll services market continues to grow by more than 8% annually, creating high demand for skilled payroll professionals capable of ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.

This course is perfect for learners aspiring to work in payroll, HR, or finance roles. It’s also ideal for business owners who wish to manage employee pay and statutory obligations effectively. Payroll professionals in the UK typically earn between £28,000 and £55,000 per year, depending on experience and seniority.

Learners will gain expertise in salary processing, statutory deductions, record management, and reporting procedures in line with HMRC and employment legislation. The course builds confidence in handling sensitive financial data and mastering payroll software functions.

Enrol today to strengthen your financial management skills and become proficient in accurate, compliant payroll processing.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the principles and structure of payroll administration in the UK.
  • Set up employee pay structures and maintain accurate payroll records.
  • Calculate gross and net pay, deductions, and statutory contributions.
  • Apply PAYE, National Insurance, and pension rules correctly.
  • Process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP accurately.
  • Use payroll software to manage and record payment transactions efficiently.
  • Submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC within required deadlines.
  • Identify and correct common payroll errors to maintain compliance.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9.99

Receive a digital copy of your certificate as a PDF file for only £9.99.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £15.99

A Physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £15.99.

For students within the United Kingdom, there will be no additional charge for postage and packaging. For students outside the United Kingdom, there will be an additional £10 fee for international shipping.

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This course provides an in-depth overview of payroll administration and the essential processes behind accurate employee payments. Learners will explore tax codes, statutory deductions, and compliance rules aligned with UK payroll legislation.

Training also covers the preparation of payslips, management of employee records, and submission of Real Time Information to HMRC. It introduces best practices for using payroll systems effectively and ensuring data security in financial processing.

By the end of the course, learners will possess the technical and regulatory knowledge needed to manage payroll operations confidently in any business environment.

Course Curriculum:

Payroll Management and Systems Diploma

  • Module 01: Payroll System in the UK
  • Module 02: Payroll Basics
  • Module 03: Company Settings
  • Module 04: Legislation Settings
  • Module 05: Pension Scheme Basics
  • Module 06: Pay Elements
  • Module 07: The Processing Date
  • Module 08: Adding Existing Employees
  • Module 09: Adding New Employees
  • Module 10: Payroll Processing Basics
  • Module 11: Entering Payments
  • Module 12: Pre-Update Reports
  • Module 13: Updating Records
  • Module 14: e-Submissions Basics
  • Module 15: Process Payroll (November)
  • Module 16: Employee Records and Reports
  • Module 17: Editing Employee Records
  • Module 18: Process Payroll (December)
  • Module 19: Resetting Payments
  • Module 20: Quick SSP
  • Module 21: An Employee Leaves
  • Module 22: Final Payroll Run
  • Module 23: Reports and Historical Data
  • Module 24: Year-End Procedures

Who is this course for?

  • Those looking to develop payroll management and processing skills for business use.
  • Learners aiming to start a career in payroll, HR, or accounting departments.
  • Professionals seeking to update their knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
  • Business owners who want to handle employee payments and compliance efficiently.
  • Anyone interested in mastering the financial operations behind workforce management.

Career path

  • Payroll Assistant (£28,000–£35,000)
  • Payroll Administrator (£30,000–£40,000)
  • Payroll Officer (£32,000–£45,000)
  • Payroll Manager (£40,000–£55,000)
  • HR and Payroll Coordinator (£35,000–£50,000)

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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