Payroll Introduction Course
Keep your payroll and HR knowledge up to date in a single day. The Payroll Update course delivers the latest UK payroll and HR legislation, case law, and regulatory changes – essential for staying compliant in a changing environment. Over 20,000 payroll and HR professionals attend this course each year, and more than 90% rebook annually to keep current.
Whether you prefer face-to-face or virtual attendance, you get a CPD-certified 6-hour session, comprehensive course materials, and ongoing support to help apply what you learn.
What you’ll achieve
- Up-to-date knowledge of current UK payroll and HR legislation and how it impacts payroll practice and compliance.
- Confidence in processing compliant payrolls and responding to queries from colleagues working in HR, pensions, benefits, and rewards.
- Access to course materials and support resources for 12 months — including a definitive legislation update manual, online helpdesk support, and (for virtual attendees) a 1-to-1 call with a payroll tutor.
- How the UK tax and NI system works
- Tax & NI rates, thresholds and personal allowances
- Importance of NI numbers
- Pay periods (weekly/monthly etc.) and tax calendar usage
- What counts as gross pay, allowable deductions, and pay elements treated differently for tax/NI
- How tax codes are determined
- Difference between cumulative and non-cumulative pay periods
- HMRC tax code changes and how to apply them
- Practical tax calculation methods
- Understanding NI table letters and their impact
- NI for different age groups (under 16, under 21, apprentices etc.)
- Exact percentage vs table method calculations
- Handling new starters and leavers
- P45s and starter declarations
- Step-by-step calculations of tax & NI
- Manual payroll examples
- Payslip components and legal requirements
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
- Entitlement criteria and key dates
- Calculating average earnings and SMP amounts
- Notification requirements and form completion
- Ordinary vs Additional Maternity Leave
- Notice periods, terms, and returning to work
- Entitlement, notification and calculation
- Interaction with Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Defining periods of incapacity for work
- Qualifying days vs waiting days
- Calculating entitlement and exclusions
- Basics of Court Orders (Child Support, Council Tax, attachment orders)
- Starting, prioritising and stopping deductions
- Handling student loan deductions
No prior experience is required. The course is designed as a complete introduction.
You’ll be able to understand payroll terminology, calculate basic pay, tax and National Insurance, and support payroll processes with confidence.
Yes, it provides a strong foundation for further payroll training and entry-level payroll or HR roles.
£1,374.00 +VAT
- Gain a clear understanding of payroll basics and key terminology
- Learn how to process payroll accurately and compliantly
- Build confidence handling real payroll tasks such as payslips and deductions
- Create a strong foundation for a career in payroll or HR
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Payroll Introduction Course
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