Back to Basics: Mastering National Insurance Calculations with Guest Speaker, Lorna Dalglish

In this practical, hands-on session, we’ll strip away the complexity and return to the fundamentals of UK National Insurance (NI) contributions.

 

You’ll learn step-by-step how to accurately calculate both employee and employer National Insurance using the official tables and methods. We’ll cover how to determine the correct NI category letters, apply the appropriate earnings thresholds, and calculate contributions for different pay frequencies.

 

The session will include clear guidance on weekly and monthly payroll periods, handling of pay adjustments, and how to process NI correctly across all regions of the UK. Looking at percentage method, and table methods.

 

Perfect for payroll professionals, accountants, bookkeepers, or business owners who want to build confidence in manual NI checks, verify their software outputs, or handle non-standard payroll cases.

 

Don’t miss this essential refresher — empower your team with precise, compliant National Insurance calculations every pay run!