Payroll - Manual & Computerised
Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain payroll records manually and on a computerised system.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This course is scheduled to run every Tuesday, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm for 14 weeks.
Please note that the initial class and all assessments take place be delivered in the Monavalley Campus, but all other classes will be delivered online.
Learners will be required to bring a Laptop with them for the initial class.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
Additional
As this is a Blended Learning course applicants must have access to a PC/Laptop, Internet and have reasonable computer literacy.
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course
Further information
Start date 08/09/2026
€200
Fees apply to all part-time programmes.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
Learners in employment may also be granted a fee waiver under the Skills to Advance Initiative. For more details on this please contact Claire at business@kerrycollege.ie
The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to operate and maintain accurate payroll records using manual and computerised systems, for an organisation, working under general direction and supervision.
What will I study?
Explain the key terminology associated with personal taxation in preparing and maintaining payroll records both manually and on the computer.
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of a computerised system over a manual one for payroll processing purposes.
Process the payroll for employee(s), using manual and computerised systems, under the cumulative tax system, to include; various elements of gross pay, holidays, unpaid leave, cut-off points, credits, all statutory and non-statutory deductions.
Process the payroll for employee(s), under the emergency and temporary tax systems and subsequent transfer to the cumulative tax system.
Demonstrate the changes in personal tax due to various factors to include; mid-year commencement and leaving of employment, changes in credits, refunds.
Extract information from completed records to prepare all necessary mid-year and year-end tax forms for employees.
Extract information from completed records to prepare all necessary end-of-period and year end returns and tax forms for the Revenue Commissioners.
Assess the effect of using alternative assessment methods to calculate the annual tax liability of married couples.
Analyse the impact of changes in legislation on personal tax and take-home pay by comparing two tax years.
Print a selection of reports after backing up computerised data on a suitable medium.
QQI Level 5 Minor Award Certificate in Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546)
Contact our Kerry College Admissions Offices – Tralee on 066 714 9696, Killarney on 064 662 2593 or Parttime@kerrycollege.ie