Sage 50 Payroll Levels 1 & 2 Workbooks

Level: 1 & 2

This Sage 50 Payroll Course includes:

Sage Payroll Stage 1
Sage Payroll Stage 2

We've gathered both levels together in order to offer you a great multi-purchase discount.

Jargon-free and paper based, the workbooks are easy to follow and contain practical exercises. They are incredible value as they can be used over and over again, whenever you have a particular query or if you need to train a new member of staff.

Choose this Sage course if:

You would like to benefit from our multi-purchase discount, instead of purchasing each course individually
You need easy-reference manuals that you can reuse
You're looking for a low cost training option

Course topics

How to install and setup Sage Payroll
How to process a standard payroll run
Making use of the other main utilities within Sage Payroll
Linking Sage Payroll to other systems
Statutory functions in Sage Payroll
The Period End, the Year End

Features and Benefits

No need to take time out of the office
Learn at your own time and pace
Contains a 180-day version of Sage software
Learn the topics you want

Level 1

Part One

Installation
Navigation around Sage 50 Payroll
Access rights
Setting up legislation and company details
Setting up pay elements
Employee records, personnel records and global changes
Entering year to date values

Part Two

Manual payroll processing
Standard payroll processing
Reset payments and time sheet entry
New starters
Leavers
Back up, roll back and restore

Part three

Pay reviews and variance settings
Advance holiday pay
Holidays, absenses and holiday funds
Pension schemes
Company loan schemes and monthly processing
Sage certification
Glossary
FAQs

Level 2

Part One

Installation
Nominal link to Sage 50 Accounts
Exporting Data to file
Importing data into Sage 50 Payroll
Microsoft Intergration and Sage 50 payroll task reminders

Part Two

Attachment of earnings order
Student loans
Statutory sick pay
Statutory maternity pay
statutory adoption pay and paternity pay

Part Three

Payroll month end process
BACS payments via e banking in Sage 50 payroll
Processing over the tax year end and working with historical data
The payroll tax year end
Audit trail and HMRC inspection reports
E submissions
Sage certification
Glossary
FAQs

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to enrol onto this course.

Enrolments can be taken at anytime of the year unlike the traditional local college who tend only to enrol in September. Home Learning offers true flexibility. Enrol today and be studying within 7 days!

Sage 50 Payroll Level 1 & 2 Certificates

This is a fully accredited and recognised Quaification. See our qualifications page for further details

Sage Certification is currently in huge demand.

Although Salaries and prospects vary greatly dependant on experience and location we have sourced some examples of typical vacancies below:

Payroll/Clerk administrator
Area: London
Salary: £28,000 P.A
Source: Reed.co.uk August 2010

Payroll Coordinator
Area: Warwick
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 P.A
Source: Reed.co.uk August 2010

All students have 180 days to complete this course from date of software activation. Students are welcome to complete this course as quickly as they want to. On average this course is completed in 60 hours ( 2/4 months).

We recommend that students complete 2/3 hours per week as a minimum to get the most from this course. Remember to work out a study plan / timetable before you start and try and stick to it.

This course is issued in paper format complete with Sage software.

Your course materials will be delivered to you at the specified address within 7 days of enrolment. International students should allow up to 21 days for delivery.

This course is provided on a self study basis and is crammed with self testing exercises and tasks to complete as you progress. Step by step you will learn all the required skills and functions of using Sage software.

Students are required to complete online examination at the end of the course. This can be completed at any time of the year from any PC. We do not provide support for this course.

Q: When can I enrol?

The beauty of distance learning means that students can enrol at anytime they wish 365 days of the year. Enrolments and payment can be made online or by calling our office on 0800 0131030.

Q: How soon after enrolment can I start studying?

Students would normally receive their course materials within seven days of enrolment. Materials for this course are posted out direct from the Sage warehouse normally via UPS courier.

Q: Is this course accredited?

Yes! This course is accredited by Sage. See our qualifications page for full details.

Q: Is there any funding available towards the course fees?

UK Open College is a privately run college therefore we do not have access to funding

Q: Do you offer any discounts for the unemployed or low income households?

Unfortunately discounts are not available.

Q: Can I pay monthly for my course?

Yes! We do offer payment plans for this course to students resident in the UK only. See fees page for further details.

Q: How do I know whether this is the right course for me?

In truth we cannot be sure if this course or indeed home learning will meet every students needs. To help we have a money back guarantee scheme in place which allows students to receive and try the course materials for seven days to establish whether this course is the ideal course for them. If it's not simply notify us via email or telephone within the seven day period for a full refund. Please be aware this is a strict seven day scheme and no refunds are processed once this period has expired. The seven day guarantee is void once software has been opened.

Q: Is this course available to International students?

Yes! We currently have students all over the world studying with the college. With todays technology distance is no barrier at all.

Q: What if I have questions relating to my course or have problems understanding some of the questions?

No problem! All students have access Sage technical support via telephone.

Q: Will I have to purchase any additional books or materials?

No! We provide all the required course materials to enable you to complete your studies.

Q: Is Sage software included with the course?

Yes! We provide the latest version of Sage 50 payroll which is issued on a 180 day license.

Q: Where are the examinations held?

Exams for level one and two are taken online and can be accessed from any PC in the world. Students will be emailed access and passowrd details enabling them to log on when they are ready. Exams are issued on demand at anytime of the year.

Q: Can I retake my exam If I fail?

Yes! Additional charges will apply if a retake is required.

Q: Do I need a computer to complete this course?

Yes! Students are required to have windows xp, Vista or Windows 7. This course is not suitable for a MAC.

If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0800 0131030 or 01827 283735 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can.