The overall aim of this course is to expand your knowledge and understanding of the principles relating to the calculation and preparation of both a weekly and monthly payroll, using manual routines, and to complete the End of Year routines. In addition, it covers some bookkeeping skills necessary in performing the production of basic management reports into costs, budgets, attendance, hours worked etc.

The course leads on from the Level 2 course and covers in detail income tax and National Insurance calculations for the PAYE employee and the Director. You are also introduced to additional expenses and benefits, via the Income Tax system, and the payment of contributions into company Pension Funds. You will acquire the skills necessary to calculate these contributions correctly in line with income tax and National Insurance legislation, and be able to account for the total contributions deducted. The course also covers the treatment of Attachment of Earnings and Child Support Orders, and the practice relating to both further routine and some non-routine tasks.

The processing of advanced elements of a monthly and weekly payroll, and the accurate recording, storing, securing and retrieving of the figures produced are important elements covered within this course

In summary, the course aims to enable you to:

• further develop your understanding of payroll procedures in a manual environment.
• develop your skills to perform routine and non-routine payroll tasks using both manual procedures.
• understand the importance of accuracy and security in performing payroll tasks.

Target Group

This Payroll course is specifically designed to appeal to those who are aspiring to become payroll administrators.

The Level 3 course is primarily designed for those of you:

• who already have some payroll experience and who wish to acquire further skills and knowledge required of payroll clerks and Administrators.
• who already hold the IAB Certificate in Manual Payroll or equivalent.
• who are already employed in payroll processing or allied roles and who wish to enhance their firm foundation and the knowledge and skills to perform some advanced routine and non-routine tasks.
• who may wish to continue to a higher level of study in Payroll and related subjects and qualifications.

Entry Requirments

It is recommended that before commencing a course leading to the Certificate in Manual Payroll (Level 3) you have studies and passed our Certificate in Manual Payroll, Level 2 course. Alternatively, you should have comparable prior knowledge and skills acquired through paid or voluntary work experience.

Course Content

• Understanding key organisational procedures
• Processing exceptional, and further additional payments
• Calculating Directors National Insurance Contributions
• Performing end of month procedures
• Understanding confidentiality, security and Other statutory responsibilities
• Make Termination payments
• Administer complex aspects of pension payments
• Process benefits in kind and expenses, for payroll
• Process payroll for sub-contractors in the construction industry
• Perform end of year procedures

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive the level 3 Certificate in Manual Payroll Administration from Ideal Schools. You will also be fully prepared for the IAB examination.