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UK: Introduction to UK payroll

Welcome to our comprehensive course on UK Payroll Management. This course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the UK payroll process, from the initial calculation of gross pay to the final payment procedures. You will learn about the taxable elements of pay and National Insurance contributions, including the 20 different categories and how to calculate them using the exact percentage method. We will also cover the various tax regimes across the UK regions and delve into the specifics of tax codes and manual tax calculations using HMRC's Tables A to D.
 
Moreover, the course will guide you through lawful and unlawful deductions, setting up new starters with correct tax data and NICs categories, and the rules for processing final payments. You'll gain knowledge on calculating Student Loans and identifying statutory payments for absences, as well as understanding the regulations surrounding Statutory Sick Pay and Statutory Maternity Pay.

Trainers
Julie Northover

Course information

English
Virtual classroom
8h
Basic
Available
Part 1 - Income Tax and National Insurance
Virtual classroom
Part 2 - Starters and Leavers, Student Loans and Statutory Payments
Virtual classroom
1150
* Discount for SD Worx customers! (Automatically added at checkout)

Goal

Our aim is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to manage payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with UK tax laws. Whether English is your first language or not, our course is structured to be clear and easy to understand, providing a solid foundation for anyone looking to excel in payroll administration.

Target audience

Employees new to the payroll profession and anyone wishing to refresh or update their knowledge as changes are applied each year and may just be a little different from when originally learned.

Approach

A live interactive training course providing clear examples of every stage of the process as well as the opportunity to consulat with the host.  

Programme

Part 1:

  • The different stages required in the build-up to gross pay and identifying what elements are Taxable, and what elements are subject to National Insurance  ​
  • Defining lawful and unlawful deductions​
  • The different tax regimes for Income Tax in England & Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales​
  • Understanding Tax codes​
  • Manually calculating tax using HMRCs Tables A and Tables B to D​
  • The 20 different National Insurance Categories​
  • National insurance rates and thresholds​
  • Manually calculating National Insurance using the exact percentage method

Part 2:

  • How to establish correct apportionment rules, tax data, and NICs categories to accurately set up a starter
  • How to apply the correct rules for processing final payments and payments after leaving
  • How to calculate all types of Student Loans
  • How to identify the different statutory payments relating to absences
  • An overview of the rules of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)

This course is provided by SD Worx UK Limited

Practical information

Price
1150 Prices excluding VAT.
*Discount of € 100 for SD Worx customers calculated during booking
Info
English
Virtual classroom
8h
Basic
Price
1150 Prices excluding VAT.
*Discount of € 100 for SD Worx customers calculated during booking

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Trainers

Julie Northover