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For entry into Level 4 payroll technical study (e.g. Payroll Specialist Certificate).

This online assessment tests those who have completed the Certificate in Pensions Administration and/or the Payroll Technician Certificate, or have at least two years’ experience, who wish to progress to a higher level of study; using evaluation of existing knowledge.

Who is this assessment aimed at and entry requirements

This assessment will benefit you if you are working for an in-house payroll team, outsource provider or accountancy firm with experience of processing payroll and are competent in manual calculations.

Entry Requirements

Must be over 16 years of age.
Have a working knowledge of payroll processing.
Be competent in manual calculations of Income tax, NIC's and Statutory payments (using HMRC tax tables B-D and the exact percentage method respectively)

Why should I invest in this assessment?

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment is a requirement to enable those with suitable prior knowledge and practical know-how to enrol directly onto IPP Education’s Level 4 Payroll Specialist Certificate.

Assessment content

The Recognition of Prior Learning online assessment will test competency in the following areas.

Manual calculation of Income tax (using HMRC tax tables B-D)
Manual calculation of National Insurance Contributions (using the exact percentage method)
Manual calculation and legislation of Statutory pay and leave
Manual calculation and legislation of Statutory parental pay and leave

_{Please note: This assessment is valid for two years after completion for entry into Level 4 payroll technical study.}

Entry Requirements

Must be over 16 years of age.
Have a working knowledge of payroll processing.
Be competent in manual calculations of Income tax, NIC’s and Statutory payments (using HMRC tax tables B-D and the exact percentage method respectively)