Course overview
Start your career in payroll with an all-new and bespoke qualification!
Delivered exclusively by ICS Learn, the ICB & Sage Level 2 Certificate in Payroll Administration combines essential payroll knowledge with hands-on Sage software training, offering you practical, job-ready skills from day one, including:
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The fundamentals of payroll admin
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Payroll legislation and compliance
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RTI and reporting
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Workplace pensions
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Anti-money laundering principles
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Applying tax codes and National Insurance
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And much more!
Unlike many payroll courses that separate theory from software training, this unique payroll course combines both – empowering you to develop your career faster. Upon completion, you’ll gain:
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A globally recognised ICB qualification
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Practical Sage Payroll experience
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Skills employers are actively looking for
This is payroll made simple, and shaped around you.
Who's It For?
Perfect for beginners or career changers looking to move into roles like Payroll Administrator or Accounts Assistant.
Job outcomes
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Payroll Administrator
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Payroll Assistant
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Accounts Assistant
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Finance Assistant
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Junior Payroll Clerk
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
This course takes an average of 3-6 months to complete while working full-time.
Delivery
This course is fully online. You’ll learn through the Sage platform, following a clear, step-by-step journey. You'll study two units in total, one knowledge and one practical skills unit.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Pathways
After completion of the ICB & Sage Level 2 Certificate, you can progress to the ICB & Sage Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management.
Course features
When you study this payroll qualification with ICS Learn, you'll benefit from:
Practice tests with instant feedback and unlimited attempts
Personalised tutor support from expert tutors
24/7 access to the Sage platform and content for 180 days
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), powered by Sage, and delivered exclusively by ICS Learn.
Assessment
You'll sit two computer-based assessments.
Additional information
When you enrol on this payroll course, you'll earn exemptions from the Level 2 exam with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), allowing you to progress faster in your career.
Subjects
This course is split into two key units: knowledge and practical skills, so you build both understanding and real experience.
Knowledge unit (payroll fundamentals):
Introduction to payroll and its role in a business
Employee and employer responsibilities
Setting up payroll and maintaining records
Understanding gross pay and deductions (tax & National Insurance)
Payroll legislation and compliance
Statutory payments (e.g. sick pay, maternity pay)
End of employment processes
Real Time Information (RTI) reporting
Workplace pensions (introductory level)
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) principles
Practical skills unit (using Sage Payroll software):
Setting up payroll records in Sage
Inputting employee and payroll data
Processing payroll runs
Applying tax codes, statutory payments, and National Insurance
Generating payslips and reports
Checking and reviewing payroll accuracy
About ICS Learn
As the world’s most experienced flexible learning provider, we specialise in online learning with real-world impact.Whether you're looking to break into a new field, advance in your current role, or gain a promotion, our self-paced, 100% online courses make it simple to study at your own pace, on your own terms.Suited for those across virtually any industry, our wide range of globally recognised qualifications include:CIPD HR and L&D coursesAAT Accountancy & Bookkeeping coursesCMI Management coursesPRINCE2 Project Management coursesILM Leadership coursesCIPS Procurement coursesLIBF Finance coursesBCS Information Technology coursesWith anytime enrolment, 24/7 online course access, and expert tutor support, we make it easy to fit learning around your life – and not the other way around.That’s why every year we help thousands of busy professionals just like you gain the skills they need for a career they’ll love. Enrol today!
