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Dealing with HMRC in Relation to New Employees Certification

When recruiting a new employee, it is important to observe HMRC’s rules and regulations concerning pay, tax, National Insurance contributions, and employment status. You need to accurately report this information in a timely manner, or else risk a penalty. This course will teach you how and when to collect relevant information from new employees, how to process it in a safe and secure manner, and how to ensure that new starts are paid correctly and on time from the beginning of their time with your company.

What you'll learn

  • When and how to collect information from new employees
  • How to set a new employee up on your payroll system, and how to report changes in employment status to HMRC
  • How to use the information included in a P45
  • How to automatically set up student loan deductions when entering a new employee onto your system
  • How to make sure employee data is kept safe and secure
  • How to ensure your new employee receives their first wages on time
  • If you are responsible for payroll and bookkeeping at work, this course will help you fulfil your legal duties in accordance with HMRC regulations
  • This course will help you organise and store sensitive data in an appropriate manner, upholding employee privacy