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Accounting

Course Code: SAL2
  • Level: 2
  • Qualification: Certificate
  • Awarding body: Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT)
  • Duration: Ten weeks
  • Course type: Part-time
  • Time of day: Daytime, Evening
  • When you'll study: Thursdays, 1.00pm - 4.00pm or 5.00pm - 8.00pm

What's it all about?

Already got a basic understanding of Sage but want to take it further? This practical course is perfect for those with limited experience in manual bookkeeping who want to build real-world, job-ready skills in computerised accounts. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upskill, you’ll gain valuable, vocationally focused knowledge that can enhance your career prospects.

Completing this qualification could open doors to new job opportunities or provide formal recognition of your skills in the workplace.

Course information

This course will cover:

  • VAT and how it applies to bookkeeping
  • recording financial transactions accurately
  • banking procedures and reconciliation
  • the cash book and its uses
  • control accounts and journal entries
  • professional values and key business legislation.

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, however, it is recommended that you will already have basic skills in numeracy, information technology and literacy prior to embarking on the course.

You will be assessed by controlled assessments/exams.

Upon successful completion you may progress to the Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping at the College.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

Chartered and Certified Accountants

£76,621.11

Potential salary

£20,082.71

Entry level salary

£42,280.03

Average salary

14

Annual openings in Plymouth

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