Professional Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll - Live Online

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.