Diploma in Payroll

Master payroll essentials, from wages to taxes, in this engaging online course designed for finance and bookkeeping professionals.

Overview

Payroll is not simply about numbers—it’s the lifeblood of any organisation’s financial routine. This Diploma in Payroll brings order to the often-chaotic world of salaries, deductions, and tax records. You’ll be taken through a structured exploration of how wages are calculated, which taxes apply, and what must be withheld—all with the reliability of someone who knows that getting payroll wrong isn’t just inconvenient, it’s costly.

Beyond tax tables and payslips, this course dips into the foundational accounting habits that keep everything ticking along: methods of bookkeeping, choosing the right accounting approach, and tracking purchases. It’s a tidy package for those who appreciate financial clarity—or at the very least, don’t want a headache every payday. Whether you're brushing up for your current role or eyeing a new position, this course is a sharp tool in your payroll toolkit.

Learning Outcomes

• Calculate wages and salaries with accuracy and consistency.
• Understand social security tax obligations for businesses.
• Apply income tax withholding rules to employee earnings.
• Identify responsibilities under unemployment tax laws.
• Grasp essential bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Manage purchase tracking within payroll-related accounts.

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Computing Wages and Salaries
• Module 2: Social Security Taxes
• Module 3: Income Tax Withholding
• Module 4: Unemployment Tax Acts
• Module 5: Grasping Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics
• Module 6: Choosing an Accounting Method
• Module 7: Keeping the Books
• Module 8: Tracking Purchases

Who is this Course For

• Individuals working in payroll or administrative finance roles.
• Business owners managing their company's salary processes.
• Accountants wanting to sharpen payroll-related skills.
• HR professionals dealing with staff wage calculations.
• Office managers responsible for financial record-keeping.
• Bookkeepers maintaining small business accounts.
• Students studying finance, accounting, or administration.
• Freelancers handling their own tax and payroll matters.

Career Path

• Payroll Administrator – Average salary: £27,000/year
• Payroll Officer – Average salary: £30,000/year
• Bookkeeper – Average salary: £26,500/year
• Accounts Assistant – Average salary: £25,000/year
• Finance Administrator – Average salary: £28,000/year
• HR and Payroll Coordinator – Average salary: £32,000/year