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Introduction to Big Red Cloud Payroll

This course aims to give learners a sound understanding, to an employable level, of how to process the most common payroll conditions.

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Overview

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This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.​

 

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.

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May 2025

19th May 2025

Online

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Course Content

When the learner has completed this course they will be able to calculate gross pay, process payroll for employees on a cumulative basis, produce payslips and reports and understand the process for submitting payroll to Revenue (specifically to how this is completed in Ireland). 

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Underpinning Payroll Knowledge

  • The Payroll Environment

  • Accessing MyAccount and ROS

  • Tax Rates, Bands and Credits

  • Calculating Gross Pay

  • Cumulative Tax

  • Universal Social Charge

  • PRSI

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Using Big Red Payroll

  • Setting up a Company

  • Setting up Payments and Deductions

  • Setting up Employees

  • Processing Gross Pay

  • Producing Payslips

  • Producing Management Reports

  • Revenue Submission Process

Suitability

No prior knowledge is required, but good numerical and communication skills are essential, including verbal and written command of the English language. Good general computer skills is also required. 

Learners must have their own PC to complete this course (the Big Red Cloud software will be provided at no cost for the duration of the course). 

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