Skillsfirst Award in Computerised Sage Business Cloud Payroll for Business (Level 2)
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- Course Type Online Course
- Course Duration 35 Hours
- Course Access 6 Months
- Awarded By Sage UK
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Investing in this course will save time and money for a business where payroll processes are required, particularly if this is outsourced to an accountant.
The level 2 computerised payroll for business RQF qualification will give you the skills you need to carry out a range of regular computerised payroll routines and activities using commercially available computerised payroll software as well as giving you the important underpinning knowledge and understanding of how payroll works with regards to tax codes, national insurance contributions, SMP, SSP and pension contributions.
The qualification also helps learners understand the importance of security and confidentiality in performing any payroll task and covers the vital under pinning manual payroll theory and knowledge of how PAYE, NIC and other statutory additions and deductions are calculated.
Jointly developed by Sage UK in partnership with Skillsfirst, this RQF Accredited Qualification could help you to become a Payroll Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Administrator, Assistant Accountant or in another similar job role.
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What subjects are covered?
You will study nine mandatory units combined into two units, a knoweldge unit and a skills unit. These two units enable to you comprehensively control and run an organisation’s payroll and include:
- Statutory Sick Pay
- Statutory Maternity Pay
- Pension Schemes
- Calculation of gross pay and net pay
- Attachment of earnings orders
- Computerised payroll theory and skills
- Spreadsheet software
What do you get?
- Access to Sage Business Cloud Payroll software for six months - extensions to the software are available for a small extra fee
- Enrolment on to the Sage Qualifications e-learning Portal, where you will be able to access all online learning materials with self-test activities, videos and tutorials.
- Practice simulations if you want to undertake some further exercises.
- Formative and summative testing that can be done in your own time at your own home.
What is the study mode?
All course materials and activities are provided online by Sage Qualifications as a self-study course and can also be accessed via mobile, enabling you to study at times and locations that are convenient for you. You can also purchase a hard copy of the course workbook to keep for future reference. You will be enrolled onto the course by Sage Qualifications Ltd, who will be your course provider and is responsible for registering you with Skillsfirst Award Ltd.
How long will it take?
This course usually requires 100 hours of study depending on individual ability. You could do this in 14 weeks if you wanted to study one day per week. Initially, you have access to the software and portal for six months, but this can be extended for a small additional cost.
How are you assessed?
You must complete three mandatory units and earn nine credits to gain certification. To achieve these credits, you will complete self-assessments and practice tests, followed by final online assessments which can be undertaken in your own home at a time of your choice.
What qualification do you receive?
Upon completion, you will be awarded with a Computerised Payroll for Business Qualification and certification at Level Two from Sage UK and Skillsfirst.
What could you do after this course?
After completing this course, you may wish to progress to the Skillsfirst RQF Computerised Accounting for Business Qualifications.
The level 2 computerised payroll for business RQF qualification will give you the skills you need to carry out a range of regular computerised payroll routines and activities using commercially available computerised payroll software as well as giving you the important underpinning knowledge and understanding of how payroll works with regards to tax codes, national insurance contributions, SMP, SSP and pension contributions.
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s. For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.
Sage Business Cloud Payroll Software
Sage software is not compatible with Windows XP or Apple Macs - unless you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 via Apple's Boot Camp utility.
We've put together a list of relevant job titles you can apply for after achieving the Sage certificate (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):
- Finance Assistant
- Accounts Assistant
- Accounts clerk
- Payroll Assistant
- Junior Accountant
- Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Finance Manager
- Small business owner
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