Overview
Introduces the learner to the more advanced processing skills required to make accounting adjustments and prepare financial statements and prepare management reports for a sole trader or partnership to using a computerised accounting system.
The qualification is made up of:
1 – Online Knowledge Test
Key information:
70 GLH (Guided Learning Hours)
150 hours TQT (Total Qualification Time)
Overview
This qualification is specifically aimed to:
• Enable learners to undertake advanced tasks, including Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay and a basic Pension Scheme. The process for starters and leavers is practiced, and full use is made of the Real-Time Information functionality
• Provide learners with the necessary skills to assess the implications of maintaining accuracy when performing payroll tasks
• Assess the learner’s understanding of the importance of maintaining accuracy, security and data integrity in performing any payroll tasks
• Enable learners to progress in their learning to further develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in dealing with payroll transactions.
This qualification is assessed via an online Sage assessment.
Key information:
Guided Learning Hours – 95
Total Qualification Time – 190
Credit value – 19
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification has been designed for learners who:
• Have achieved the IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll and are looking to progress in their career
• Are new to Payroll but have some prior knowledge of payroll procedures
• Wish to improve their skills and knowledge to that required of payroll processors in a computerised environment prior to seeking employment
• Have previously worked in a payroll environment and have not as yet gained a formal payroll qualification
• Wish to return to employment and need to update their payroll knowledge and understanding
• Are already employed in payroll processing or associated roles and who wish to ensure that they have both a firm foundation and the knowledge and skills to perform some non-routine payroll tasks
What you’ll study
• Enable learners to undertake advanced tasks, including Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay and a basic Pension Scheme. The process for starters and leavers is practiced, and full use is made of the Real-Time Information functionality
• Provide learners with the necessary skills to assess the implications of maintaining accuracy when performing payroll tasks
• Assess the learner’s understanding of the importance of maintaining accuracy, security and data integrity in performing any payroll tasks
• Enable learners to progress in their learning to further develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in dealing with payroll transactions.
How much will it cost?
Learners studying or wanting to study through a training provider (classroom-based or distance learning) should contact potential training providers to get an idea of the total cost for the qualification. The majority of the training providers will include the IAB registration fees into their fees.
This fee covers the following:
• Registration onto the qualification
• All relevant assessment fees (excluding re-sits)
• Certification upon successful completion of all assessments
This qualification requires the use of Sage Business Cloud software. Access will be provided to all learners once registered for the qualification.
How is it assessed?
The practical assessment will be completed using the Sage online assessment platform.
Next Steps After Passing
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners will be able to progress to the IAB Level 3 Certificate in Computerised Payroll for Business.
Sage Qualification Info
Please be aware that, once provided with your log-in for Sage Business Cloud, Sage will only allow you to access the portal for 180 days. If you have not completed your Sage element of your qualification in this time, you will need to contact Sage support@sagequalifications.com to arrange for an extension. Please note that there will be a fee for this, payable directly to Sage Qualifications.