Payroll accounting basics
Are you new to payroll accounting, a lateral re-entrants or re-entrants and need a solid foundation for your day-to-day work? Here you will find certified training courses and seminars with legally compliant specialist knowledge simply explained for tax law, social security, employment law and accounting with practical examples and tips. Benefit from our experienced experts!
Payroll Express in English
online
2 online trainings of 5 hrs each
Blended learning
English
Certified payroll accountant course
10 seminar days
Course
German
Distance learning course in payroll accounting
(55)online
approx. 90 hours
Correspondence course
German
Distance learning course certified payroll accountant:in
see details
Correspondence course
German
The basics of payroll accounting compact
(2549)at 16 locations and online
3 days
training
German
Basics of payroll accounting intensive
(4042)at 15 locations and online
5 days
training
German
Accounting for travel expenses correctly
(3288)at 11 locations and online
1 day
training
German
Wage garnishment and salary assignment for newcomers
(1280)at 3 locations and online
1 day
training
German
Company pension scheme for payroll accountants - basics
(602)at 4 locations and online
1 day
training
German
Suddenly payroll
(15)online
4.5 hours
Blended learning
German
Suddenly travel expenses
(196)at 3 locations and online
1 day
training
German
Payroll Express 2.0 - The training for newcomers
(29)online
see details
Further training
German
Express wage garnishment
(38)online
2 modules of 3 hours each
training
German
Basics of social insurance
(358)at 2 locations and online
1 day
training
German
Basic seminar on construction wages
(147)at 2 locations and online
1 day
training
German
Basics of employment law for payroll accounting
(211)in Düsseldorf
1 day
training
German
Financial accounting meets payroll accounting
(239)in Stuttgart and online
1 day
training
German
Haufe year-end FOKUS: Payroll accounting 2025/26
(39)at 8 locations
1 day
Conference
German
Haufe year-end conference Human Resources 2025/26
(10820)at 31 locations
1 day
Conference
German
Further training in payroll accounting basics
FAQs on the basics of payroll accounting
1. what is payroll accounting and what are the tasks of a payroll accounting employee ?
Payroll accounting is the calculation and payment of wages and salaries to employees. A payroll accountant is responsible for correctly calculating working hours, remuneration and deductions for social insurance and taxes.
2. how is overtime calculated in payroll accounting?
Overtime is calculated on the basis of the employment contract and the collective agreement regulations. As a rule, overtime is remunerated with a supplement to the regular salary.
3. how are sick days taken into account in payroll accounting?
Sick days are confirmed by the health insurance fund. The employer is obliged to continue paying the employee's salary during the illness and, if necessary, to apply for sick pay.
4 How are taxes and social security contributions calculated in payroll accounting?
Taxes and social security contributions are calculated on the basis of the salary and the relevant tax classes. The current legal requirements must be observed.
5 What needs to be taken into account in payroll accounting for mini-jobbers?
Certain legal regulations must be observed for the payroll accounting of mini-jobbers. For example, the mini-jobber's earnings may not exceed a certain limit and special social security regulations apply.
Further training for payroll accounting basics
Lateral or returning newcomers benefit from the payroll basic seminars of the Haufe Akademie , such as " Payroll Express 2.0 - training for newcomers " or the classics " Fundamentals of Payroll Accounting - Compact " and " Fundamentals of Payroll Accounting - Intensive ." More specialized expertise can be acquired and expanded in the seminars " ELStAM - Financial Administration in Dialogue " or " Basics of Labor Law for Payroll Accounting ."
If you require further information, please call us on 49 761 595 339-00 or send us your request by e-mail to service@haufe-akademie.de. We will then deal with your request personally.
With sound, professional know-how, you will prepare payroll accounting correctly and audit-proof.
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