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Business, Accounting & Law

This course would suit you if you have successfully completed the Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping want to develop broader business skills to enhance your job prospects in finance you are already working in finance but want a qualification to improve your career prospects you want to work in bookkeeping in a large company's finance department you are self-employed and need to learn how to do your own bookkeeping.

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    Entry Requirements

    You will need a good level of English & Maths to study the course. This can be via Level 2 qualifications or GCSEs in both subjects at grade 4 (C) or above or initial diagnostic assessments (Adults). You will also need basic IT skills.

    Assessment Method

    Assessment is by computer-based exams and computer-based projects. You will need to complete online assessments for bookkeeping transactions bookkeeping controls elements of costing using accounting software and Foundation Synoptic.There will also be an online end-of-course assessment covering Bookkeeping Transactions Bookkeeping Controls Elements of Costing and Work Effectively in Finance.

    Aims of the course

    The Introductory Certificate in Accounting will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles by giving you a solid foundation in finance administration covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping and basic costing principles. It is suited for people who are new to accounting and finance and unqualified accounting staff who want to enhance their foundation knowledge and skills employers looking to upskill their staff People looking to change their careers. This qualification would be appropriate for those who wish to pursue a range of careers in either the private or public sectors.

    Progression Opportunities

    Upon successful completion of this course you could choose to progress onto our AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting Programme.

    Facilities

    We have a wide range of computer rooms and labs with industry standard hardware and software where you will learn a range of skills. Students also does have access to library facilities. The course is delivered through a mixture of classroom face-to-face lessons workshops and presentations.

    Career Options

    The skills developed by studying this qualification will give students a solid base from which to seek employment with greater confidence or enable them to progress to the next level of learning AAT Level 3. The skills developed in this qualification can lead to employment roles in finance filed in companies across a wide range of sectors for example as an Accounts Administrator Accounts Assistant Accounts Payable Clerk Bookkeeper Payroll Administrator Payroll Officer Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk Tax Assistant/Trainee Trainee Accounts Technician.

Course Details

Venue Lewisham Way
Day/Eve Day
Mode Part Time
Duration 36 weeks
Start Date 08/09/2025
End Date 26/06/2026
Course Code 3FNAG9A0

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Fees and Finance.

16-18 Free
19-24 £ 362
24+ Please Enquire
International £2,880

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    Venue Lewisham Way
    Day/Eve Day
    Mode Part Time
    Duration 11 weeks
    Start Date 01/12/2025
    End Date 06/03/2026
    Course Code 3FNAS9A0

    Funding

    For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Fees and Finance.

    16-18 Free
    19-24 £ 362
    24+ Please Enquire
    International £2,880
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