AVAILABLE Dates
May 13, 2026
COURSE DELIVERY
Online
START TIME
9:30am
FINISH TIME
3:30pm

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A few words from our tutor on what you can expect from this course

Course Description

This one-day training course will provide a clear, practical understanding of how Irish payroll operates. From legislation and revenue compliance to accurate pay calculations, modern payroll systems and best-practice processes. Designed for payroll professionals, HR role’s and anyone responsible for managing employee pay. This course will explain complex rules, strengthen compliance and build the confidence needed to run payroll accurately and efficiently. Participants will leave with real-world examples, hands on experience and knowledge of how to streamline payroll operations while reducing errors, risks and administrative workload.

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a trainer with a wealth of experience in this area.

Topics

Introduction to Payroll:

  • Payroll Terminology
  • The Revenue Commissioners
  • The Requirements of an Employer
  • Relevant Employment Law Legislation 
  • Mini Exercise - Practical aspects of changing legislation

The Payroll Process:

  • What are the statutory deductions: PAYE/ PRSI / USC
  • How are they calculated
  • Walkthrough of the way payroll is calculated manually

Other Payroll Related Issues:

  • Summary of Pensions and Auto Enrolment
  • Overview of Benefit In Kind
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Public Transport Tax Saver Scheme
  • Extension of manual calculation to illustrate the effects of these

Revenue Compliance:

  • PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting)
  • Revenue Payroll notifications (RPNs)
  • Payroll Submission Requests (PSRs)
  • Summary of Enhanced Reporting Requirements(ERR)
  • Record-keeping 
  • Revenue Audits

Payroll Systems and Processes:

  • Overview of leading Irish payroll systems(BrightPay, Thesaurus, Sage, Xero, Big Red Book)
  • Integrations: HR systems, accounting, time and attendance, bank files
  • End-to-end payroll workflow
  • Mini Exercise: Build a simple payroll process map

Revenue Reporting & Compliance Activities

  • Submitting payroll to Revenue
  • Handling RPN changes & Emergency tax
  • Correcting previous submission
  • Typical mistakes
  • How to prevent and fix errors

Who Should Attend?

This course will be highly beneficial to payroll administrators, payroll Officers, HR Professionals, Finance and accounts personal, business owners, managers, CEO’s, Directors, Office and admin staff, to name just a few.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €535 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €635. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATECLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE.

The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.

Commonly Asked Questions

What does payroll training cover?

Payroll training covers the process of calculating wages, statutory deductions, reporting and compliance with relevant tax and social insurance rules. It includes record keeping, payroll schedules and understanding pay codes.

Why is payroll training important for businesses?

Accurate payroll is critical to staff satisfaction, legal compliance and avoiding penalties. Well-trained payroll professionals help ensure employees are paid correctly and on time while meeting regulatory obligations.

Who should attend payroll training?

This training is ideal for payroll officers, HR and finance staff, office managers and anyone responsible for running or supporting payroll in their organisation.

What topics are typically included?

Key topics include gross to net calculations, PAYE, statutory deductions, leave and absence pay, payslips, year-end reporting and dealing with common payroll issues.

Does this course cover legislation and compliance?

Yes. Essential compliance requirements, statutory reporting, deadlines and best practices are incorporated so attendees understand both calculation and legal obligations.

What practical skills will I gain?

You will learn accurate payroll calculation, record-keeping discipline, how to prepare compliant reports and how to troubleshoot common payroll errors.

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