View Unit : Computerised payroll skills

Unit

Unit Reference Number

T/601/4720

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Computerised payroll skills

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

15.1 Accounting and Finance

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

none

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Know how to process information on starters, leavers and changes to current employees.	1.1	Set up and maintain company information
		1.2	Create a record for a new employee, producing reports as necessary.
		1.3	Complete the records for a leaver producing reports as necessary
		1.4	Update records for all PAYE, NIC parameters and rates, and statutory payments in accordance with instructions, including • tax codes • national insurance rates • attachment of earnings • non-statutory deductions • pay rates • overtime rates • advanced holiday pay • net payments
2	Process payroll accurately on a period basis	2.1	Update all employee records prior to the payroll being run
		2.2	Input all necessary authorised data including • pay • overtime • bonuses • expenses • pre tax and post tax voluntary deductions
		2.3	Run the payroll, in accordance with organisational timescales, checking results conform to expected limits.
		2.4	Produce reports to include payslips and payment summaries and ensure they are accurate and complete.
		2.5	Run period end returns, with required report runs, in accordance with all relevant timescales including • monthly • annual
3	Back up and update systems when required	3.1	Make a permanent back-up and store this safely according to organisational guidelines
		3.2	Restore previous period data, from back-up
		3.3	Apply updates to the software when instructed to do so by tax authority or software company

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