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Sage 50 Accounting and Payroll Complete Course

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The Sage 50 Online Course is a CPD-accredited and QLS-endorsed training programme that teaches accounting and payroll management with Sage 50 software, covering accounts, payroll, reporting, and compliance for professional development.

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Overview of sage 50 online course

Sage 50 is one of the UK’s most trusted accounting and payroll systems, helping users manage finances, generate reports, and process payments accurately through an integrated digital platform.

Learners explore essential features including invoice management, bank reconciliation, payroll setup, and VAT submission, gaining practical accounting and payroll experience applicable to real business environments.

Training builds understanding of professional accounting tasks, compliance with UK financial regulations, and accurate recordkeeping, helping learners perform payroll and bookkeeping duties effectively using Sage 50 software.

The course was audited and updated on: 6th August, 2026

Learning Outcomes of Sage 50 Accounting and Payroll Complete Course

  • Set up accounts, customers, and suppliers in Sage 50.
  • Create invoices, credit notes, and record payments correctly.
  • Manage fixed assets, petty cash, and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare VAT returns, aged reports, and year-end journals.
  • Set up payroll, pensions, and pay elements easily.
  • Process employee payments and update records accurately.
  • Manage new employees, leavers, and statutory payments.
  • Produce payroll reports and complete year-end tasks with confidence.

Method Of Assessment​

Learners complete an assignment and can take a mock exam to practice and improve their understanding before the final multiple-choice exam. Tutors provide personalised feedback on the assignment. The final exam is automatically marked, and learners must achieve at least 60% to receive a CPD-certified certificate.

Certification

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After completing the sage 50 payroll training course assessment, you will qualify for a CPD certified certificate from One Education to showcase your achievement.

The certificate is available in two formats: a PDF version for £9 or a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.

EXAMPLE - QLS Certificate 2020 1

Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate

 You will also be able to order an Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate as proof of your new achievement.

The QLS Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £129. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Why study this sage 50 payroll training

Sage 50 Payroll training helps you manage real payroll tasks such as employee payments, deductions, taxes, and pensions confidently using industry-standard software.

The course builds practical skills valued by UK employers and improves job opportunities in accounting, payroll, and business administration roles.

Requirements

This Level 7 course is suited for learners with a basic understanding of accounting or payroll who wish to advance their professional knowledge and skills.

  • Must be over 16 years old.
  • Good understanding of English language.
  • Access to a device with internet connection.
  • Prior knowledge of accounting or payroll is beneficial.

Course Duration

The Sage 50 Accounting and Payroll Complete Course takes approximately one month to complete, allowing learners to study flexibly at their own pace.

  • Total learning time: 1 month
  • Suggested completion: 2 - 3 months
  • 1-year online access
  • Accessible on all devices

Career Path

Completing the Sage 50 Accounting and Payroll Complete Course opens doors to rewarding roles in accounting, payroll, and financial administration across UK businesses. Learners gain practical software skills valued by employers in various industries.

  • Payroll Administrator – £27,000 per year
  • Bookkeeper – £25,000 per year
  • Accounting Assistant – £26,000 per year
  • Finance Officer – £32,000 per year
  • Sage 50 Specialist – £30,000 per year

Frequently Asked Questions

Most Sage 50 Payroll complete courses include comprehensive workbooks, access to Sage 50 Payroll software, exercise files, tutor support, and a standard completion certificate, helping users develop essential payroll processing and accounting skills.

Yes, One Education offers the Sage 50 Payroll Course fully online with flexible, self-paced learning. Learners can also access expert tutor support and interactive study materials to enhance their experience.

 

Learners can earn a Sage 50 Payroll Certification from One Education by completing the online assessment, which includes software-based tasks and multiple-choice questions. The certification is available at multiple professional levels.

Yes, the certification exam at One Education is available at multiple levels, enabling learners to progress from beginner to advanced skills as they complete higher-level Sage 50 modules.

Graduates gain industry-recognized status in payroll and accounting, improve job prospects in finance or bookkeeping roles, and acquire up-to-date knowledge for efficient payroll processing using Sage 50 software.

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Course Curriculum

Sage 50 Accounts
Sage 50 Bookkeeper – Coursebook 00:00:00
Introduction and TASK 1 00:17:00
TASK 2 Setting up the System 00:23:00
TASK 3 a Setting up Customers and Suppliers 00:17:00
TASK 3 b Creating Projects 00:05:00
TASK 3 c Supplier Invoice and Credit Note 00:13:00
TASK 3 d Customer Invoice and Credit Note 00:11:00
TASK 4 Fixed Assets 00:08:00
TASK 5 a and b Bank Payment and Transfer 00:31:00
TASK 5 c and d Supplier and Customer Payments and DD STO 00:18:00
TASK 6 Petty Cash 00:11:00
TASK 7 a Bank Reconnciliation Current Account 00:17:00
TASK 7 b Bank Reconciliation Petty Cash 00:09:00
TASK 7 c Reconciliation of Credit Card Account 00:16:00
TASK 8 Aged Reports 00:14:00
TASK 9 a Payroll 00:07:00
9 b Payroll Journal 00:10:00
TASK 10 Value Added Tax – Vat Return 00:12:00
Task 11 Entering opening balances on Sage 50 00:13:00
TASK 12 a Year end journals – Depre journal 00:05:00
TASK 12 b Prepayment and Deferred Income Journals 00:08:00
TASK 13 a Budget 00:05:00
TASK 13 b Intro to Cash flow and Sage Report Design 00:08:00
TASK 13 c Preparation of Accountants Report & correcting Errors (1) 00:10:00
Sage 50 Payroll
Payroll Basics 00:10:00
Company Settings 00:08:00
Legislation Settings 00:07:00
Pension Scheme Basics 00:06:00
Pay Elements 00:14:00
The Processing Date 00:07:00
Adding Existing Employees 00:08:00
Adding New Employees 00:12:00
Payroll Processing Basics 00:11:00
Entering Payments 00:12:00
Pre-Update Reports 00:09:00
Updating Records 00:09:00
e-Submissions Basics 00:09:00
Process Payroll (November) 00:16:00
Employee Records and Reports 00:13:00
Editing Employee Records 00:07:00
Process Payroll (December) 00:12:00
Resetting Payments 00:05:00
Quick SSP 00:09:00
An Employee Leaves 00:13:00
Final Payroll Run 00:07:00
Reports and Historical Data 00:08:00
Year-End Procedures 00:09:00
Mock Exam
Mock Exam – Sage 50 Accounting & Payroll 00:20:00
Final Exam
Final Exam – Sage 50 Accounting & Payroll 00:20:00
Assignment
Assignment – Sage 50 Accounting & Payroll Unlimited
Recommended Materials
Workbook – Sage 50 Accounting & Payroll Unlimited
Learning lessons
Learning lesson-01 00:00:00
Certificate and Transcript
We Appreciate Your Feedback 00:00:00
Collect your Certificate and Transcript 00:00:00
Apply for your QLS Endorsed Certificate 00:00:00
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