Professional Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll

This bookkeeping and payroll course is divided into two sections: Bookkeeping and Payroll, with both manual and computerised components, as outlined below.

Payroll Course Modules

Part 1: Payroll (Manual)

• Payroll terminology and concepts
• The PAYE system
• The cumulative tax system
• Emergency and week 1/month 1 tax systems
• Tax treatment of married persons and civil partners

Part 2: Payroll (Computerised)

• Setting up a company on payroll software
• Running payroll using BrightPay

Bookkeeping Course Modules

Part 1: Bookkeeping (Manual)

• Key terminology
• Purchasing and selling
• General journal and cash transactions
• Assignment 1

Part 2: Computerised Bookkeeping

• Using computerised bookkeeping and accounts software
• Data input and reporting with Big Red Cloud

Software Used

• BrightPay – for payroll
• Big Red Cloud – for bookkeeping

This payroll course involves self-directed learning and requires a good working knowledge of computers. It’s ideal for learners seeking a practical qualification without prior experience in finance.

• Practical Learning: Hands-on training on software like BrightPay and Big Red Cloud.
• Flexible Schedule: A part-time book-keeping course to suit your lifestyle.
• Career-Focused: Designed to equip you with industry relevant skills.
• Pathways to further accreditation.

This Professional Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll is divided into two main sections: Payroll Course and Bookkeeping Course. Each section includes specific modules and assessments, detailed below:

Payroll Course:

• Manual Payroll Exam: 50% of the Payroll grade, completed in a workshop at the end of the course.
• Computerised Payroll Exam: 50% of the Payroll grade, with one week provided to complete and upload.

Bookkeeping Course:

• Assignment 2: A task from the textbook that forms the basis of data input work.
• Data Input Exercise: Enter data from Assignment 2 into the Red Book system and generate three reports, with one week to complete and upload.

To receive the Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll, participants must achieve a pass grade on the written assignment. Overall course assessment consists of a project (70%) and a MCQ (30%).”

• Bookkeeping principles and financial management procedures.
• Payroll compliance and taxation systems.
• Working computerised accounting software.
• Preparing financial reports and statements.

The aim of this payroll course is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and competence to maintain accurate payroll and bookkeeping records using both manual and computerised systems, under general direction and supervision in an organisational setting.

All students will need access to a laptop or PC running Windows 10 or Higher