Skills To Advance – Introduction to Big Red Book Payroll
This course aims to give learners a sound understanding, to an employable level, of how to process the most common payroll conditions using one of Ireland’s most popular payroll software. It will be delivered 100% online using the Moodle Platform. Scheduled live online support sessions will be available to supplement self-directed learning. Support is also available throughout via Moodle messaging. All material is available for download within the course. The Big Red Book Payroll Software is provided for the duration of the course.
Target Award
Big Red Cloud Introduction to Big Red Book Payroll – BRC01
Start Date: 20-01-2025 Hours/week: 06 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 8 weeks
No prior knowledge required
Age Requirements
Learners must have reached the statutory school leaving age
Learning Aptitude
Good numerical and communication skills are essential, including verbal and written command of the English language.
Previous Experience
Basic general computer skills
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Induction | – | – |
| Introduction to Big Red Book Payroll | Introduction to Big Red Book Payroll (BRC01) | Big Red Cloud |
Underpinning Payroll Knowledge
• The Payroll Environment
• Accessing MyAccount and ROS
• Tax Rates, Bands and Credits
• Calculating Gross Pay
• Cumulative Tax
• Universal Social Charge
• PRSI
Using Big Red Book Payroll
• Setting up a Company
• Setting up Payments and Deductions
• Setting up Employees
• Processing Gross Pay
• Producing Payslips
• Producing Management Reports
• Revenue Submission Process