Is the Sage 50 Computerised Payroll online course right for me?

The Sage 50 Computerised Payroll course is suited to individuals looking to embark on a career as a bookkeeper with the desire to progress further in the accounting and finance industry. This Sage Payroll online course is an entry-level course, equipping individuals with the fundamentals of payroll. There are no pre-requirements necessary to enrol on this course so experienced accountants and beginners alike are encouraged to complete this Sage Payroll online course

What job could I get with a Sage 50 Computerised Payroll qualification?

A Sage online payroll certification provides you with an invaluable qualification to widen your career prospects and increase your chance of promotion. The Sage 50 Computerised Payroll qualification saves time and increases productivity.

After completing this Sage 50 online training package you can initially expect to qualify for Bookkeeper positions. As a payroll specialist you can then expect to progress to a Payroll Manager, Payroll Administrator or a Payroll Clerk. However you can expect to see great progression opportunities with future roles in senior positions including Senior Payroll Administrator, Assistant Accountant, Financial Controller to a Chartered Accountant to name a few.

Why study Sage 50 Computerised Payroll online course with e-Careers?

• Prove your Sage expertise with a recognised qualification
• Use your Sage skills within your own business to keep your accounts up to date and your overheads low.
• Your newfound Sage expertise will improve confidence and productivity in your day-to-day working life.
• Sage 50 payroll is also included (180 day version for each stage) so you can practice using this payroll software at home.
• Boost your earning power by passing the exams and receiving your Sage 50 Course Completed Payroll Certificates level 1 and 2.
• Any updates we make to the course will be sent to you free of charge during the year you’re signed up for.

What are the Sage 50 Computerised Payroll online course modules?

Units of study include:

Sage 50 Computerised Payroll Level One

• Sage 50 Payroll Installation Instructions
• Screenshots, Tasks and Activities
• Setting Up a New Company in Sage Payroll
• Using Sage 50 Payroll
• The Scenario – Company Details
• The Company Settings in Sage Payroll
• Pay Elements and Pay Deductions
• Creating Employee Records in Sage Payroll
• Automatic Enrolment and Company Pensions
• Processing the Sage Payroll April 2014 Weekly and Monthly
• The Government Gateway
• Real Time Information (RTI)
• The Employer Alignment Submission (EAS)
• Processing the Payroll Under RTI
• Period End Reports – the P32 in Sage Payroll
• Processing Sage Payroll Including Starters and Leavers
• Addressing Problems and the Correction of Errors Using RTI
• Management Information Reports
• Glossary of Payroll Terms

Sage 50 Computerised Payroll Level Two

• Sage 50 Payroll Installation Instructions
• Screenshots, Tasks and Activities
• Creating a New Company in Sage Payroll
• Using Sage 50 Payroll
• The Scenario – Company Details
• The Company Settings in Sage Payroll
• Pay Elements Pay Deductions and Company Loans
• Creating Employee Records in Sage Payroll
• Company Pension Schemes
• Processing the Sage Payroll April 2014 Weekly and Monthly
• The Government Gateway
• Real Time Information (RTI)
• The Employer Alignment Submission (EAS)
• The Full Payment Submission (FPS)
• e-Submissions Log and IR Secure Mailbox
• Processing the Payroll Under RTI
• Processing Sage Payroll May 2014 Starters and Leavers
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Recording SSP - Making Up the Basic Pay and Processing SMP
• Period End Reports – the P32 in Sage Payroll
• The Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
• The True Cost of Wages
• Attachment of Earnings Orders and Deductions of Earnings Orders
• Addressing Problems and the Correction of Errors Using RTI
• Opt In – Join the Pension Scheme
• The Use of Rollback
• RTI Submission Types – A Review
• Reports in Sage 50 Payroll
• The Year End and RTI – 2014/2015
• Data Security
• Glossary of Payroll Terms

What does the Sage 50 Computerised Payroll course cover?

The Sage 50 training course covers:

• The course includes multiple choice questions and simulations on Sage 50, ensuring no stone will have been left unturned on your journey to becoming a Sage 50 payroll expert.
• Useful practice data on both stages of the course to enrich your learning experience and learning.
• In Level 1 you learn to: use shortcuts, backup, rollback and restore data, set up legislation and company details, create employee records, set up pay elements, process your payroll run, use pension schemes, produce P32s, deal with starters and leavers, use the Government Gateway, deal with holiday pay and management information reports.
• In Level 2 you learn to; work with Automatic Enrolment, understand the importance of data security, deal with attachment of earnings orders, learn how to process and understand the difference between statutory and non-statutory payments and deductions, set up and process student loans, apply SSP, SMP, SAP and SPP to your payroll, understand the Payroll Tax Month End process and calculate the true cost of the payroll to an organisation including employer contributions and the statutory requirements.