Professional degree in accounting and payroll

Upon completion of the course, graduates of this vocational degree will be able to

• Understand employment law and social legislation
• Analyse laws, decrees and collective agreements and their impact on payroll management
• Develop an awareness of social, legal and economic developments
• Act as a recognised point of contactin the field of social legislation and liaise with social security and tax authorities
• Be capable of preparing and managing payroll, social security contributions and tax liabilities
• Be capable of using the main payroll and human resources management software
• Understand the variety of employment contracts and their specific features
• Have a thorough understanding of staff costs accounting
• Be able to advise decision-makers on payroll-related issues
• Be able to present a social affairs dashboard.

BC01 – Using digital reference tools :  to acquire, process, produce and disseminate information, as well as to collaborate internally and externally

 BC02 - Analyse data:  critically identify, select, analyse and summarise various resources and data within one’s field of specialism in order to document, argue a case or explore a topic

 BC03 - Express oneself and communicate orally, in writing, and in at least one foreign language 

 BC04 - Position oneself within a professional field: Define and promote one’s identity, skills and career plans in line with a specific context and within a professional environment one is familiar with.

BC05 - Acting responsibly within a professional organisation: Understanding one’s role and remit within an organisation in order to adapt and take the initiative whilst making the most of one’s knowledge. Work as part of a team, within a network, independently and responsibly to support a project. Analyse and self-assess one’s performance in professional situations to improve one’s practice. Adhere to ethical, professional and social and environmental responsibility principles, including issues relating to disability and accessibility.

 BC06 – Produce payroll documents and associated social security declarations in accordance with the law and collective agreements:  Analyse laws, decrees and collective agreements to understand their impact on payroll. Monitor legal, social and economic developments and keep the documents required by regulations up to date. Record or enter the data required for payroll management into the system. Independently prepare payslips, taking into account all the variables for the month. Generate, using payroll software, social security declaration forms (including the DSN) and tax returns relating to social security, as required by current regulations.

 BC07 – Manage the legal and administrative aspects of staff management: Draft employment contracts, understanding their variety and specific features. Manage relations with staff regarding administrative matters. Calculate the final settlement and prepare all the documents required for the employee’s departure.

 BC08 – Ensuring the security of the payroll records: Implement procedures to ensure the reliability and collection of data. Carry out an annual review of the client organisation’s payroll data to safeguard, regulate and plan for future declarations.

 BC09 - Support the various stakeholders: Manage day-to-day relations with the client or employee and provide support and advice by adopting a proactive and attentive approach. Implement management tools for the various stakeholders.

• Diploma from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research Level 6

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP40107, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

Hold a 2-year higher education qualification

15 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Group lessons

• Resource centre
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Positioning upstream of entry to training.

Interviews, remediation with the educational referent and/or company referent during training.

Taking into account beneficiary satisfaction during and at the end of training.

Possibility of post-training support.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification methods, support by the GRETA-CFA TH referent.

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National Education certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult training, professional speakers.

Work psychologist consultants.

Trainers experienced in individualising learning.

Assessments are organised throughout the course and at the end of the programme, in accordance with the qualification framework. Assessment tests may take the form of in-course assessments (CCF) and/or final examinations.

Support with exam preparation is provided throughout the course to help candidates succeed.

This qualification is awarded following validation by the academic assessment panel.

If a candidate fails to obtain the qualification, they retain credit for the modules they have passed and may retake the remaining assessments at a later date. The modules passed remain valid for 5 years.

The examinations take place at the end of the course (one-off assessment) based on a professional portfolio and an interview with a professional panel. 

Positioning test by appointment.

Interview by appointment.

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Access the following professions:

• Human resources assistant,
• Payroll and personnel manager,
• Accounting or social associate in a chartered accounting firm,
• Payroll technician,
• Payroll manager,
• Human resources manager,
• Payroll consultant in a consultancy firm
• Payroll and personnel administration manager
• Payroll and HRIS coordinator

Continuing studies at Master's or Master's level in the fields of Human Resources

After 3 to 5 years' professional experience, graduates will be able to move into Payroll and Social Management Manager positions able to supervise payroll files and take part in administration control.

ROME code(s):

• M1503 - Human resources management
• M1501 - Human resources assistant
• M1605 - Technical and administrative assistant
• M1203 - Accounting

Access for people with disabilities

Pass rate 2024: 100 per cent out of 14 candidates who sat the exam

 Pass rate 2025: 100 per cent out of 10 candidates who sat the exam 

Pass rate: 2026: 100 per cent out of 11 candidates who sat the exam

 Proportion continuing their studies: 70 per cent