Payroll Management

Running payroll correctly is one of the most important responsibilities a business owner, bookkeeper or accountant can take on -and in this course, I'll walk you through the entire UK payroll process from the very beginning, using free payroll software you can access straight away.

This is a practical, hands-on course. Each topic is presented as a scenario-based assignment: you read the task, attempt it yourself using the software, then watch the video answer to reinforce your understanding. By the time you finish, you won't just know payroll in theory - you'll have actually done it.

The course uses BrightPay, and I'll give you the link to access the free online version so there's nothing to purchase or install before you start.

You'll learn how to register as an employer with HMRC, set up new starters using information from their P45, process weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly pay runs, and handle the full range of deductions including income tax, National Insurance, student loan repayments and attachments of earnings (AOE). I'll also cover pensions - how auto-enrolment works, how contributions are calculated, and how to account for both employer and employee pension contributions correctly.

Beyond the mechanics of running payroll, I cover the broader employer obligations: what to collect from employees when they join and what to give them when they leave, how to integrate payroll with your accounting software, which reports to run and keep, and how to make payments to HMRC and other relevant authorities on time.

Completing this course is equivalent to achieving a Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Payroll.

No prior knowledge of payroll or accounting is required - I start from the very beginning and build your understanding step by step.

Enrol today and gain the practical payroll skills that employers, clients and your own business need.