Your career in pay timeline This timeline outlines a more traditional career route, but there are many ways to progress through the profession. Whether you’re starting out, moving in from another field or choosing to specialise, there are a wide range of roles and development opportunities at every stage. Explore the timeline to see how a career can unfold, and the many resources available to help shape your payroll journey. For more information on routes and roles through the industry, scan the QR code or visit cipp.org.uk/careers
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4-5
Payroll Technician Certificate See page 18
FdSc Payroll Management (UK Payroll) See page 22
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 5
Payroll Technician Certificate - Advanced See page 19
Payroll Management Diploma See page 23
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 5
Payroll Assistant Manager apprenticeship See page 27
Certificate in Pensions Administration See page 20
LEVEL 3
Payroll Administrator apprenticeship See page 27
Senior administrators / senior coordinators / aspiring managers One to three years experience in payroll administration with increased confidence on the job
Administrators / officers Less than one years experience, or in an affiliated industry e.g. bookkeeping, accountants
SUGGESTED TRAINING Payroll QuickLearn e-learning library (page 30) Introduction to Payroll (page 32) Introduction to Income Tax and NICs (page 33) Payroll for Non-Payroll Professionals (page 36)
SUGGESTED TRAINING Payroll QuickLearn e-learning library (page 30) Payroll Year End (page 37) Holiday Pay and Leave (page 41) Managing Expenses and Benefits (page 42)
Hear from payroll professionals about their careers in payroll
These are recommended courses for this stage in your career and not an exhaustive list. See page 28 for all our courses
These are recommended courses for this stage in your career and not an exhaustive list. See page 28 for all our courses
Stay updated and build your network at any stage of your career with CIPP events (page 60)
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