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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
  • When you'll study: Tuesdays, 9.00am - 12.00noon

What's it all about?

Already have a basic understanding of Sage but want to take it further? This practical course is ideal for those with some experience of manual bookkeeping who want to develop real-world, job-ready skills in computerised accounting.

Whether you are just starting out in the field or looking to upskill, you will gain valuable, vocationally focused knowledge that can help strengthen your skills and enhance your career prospects.

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 entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you already have basic skills in numeracy, information technology and literacy prior to embarking on the course.

You will be assessed through a range of controlled assessments and exams.

Upon successful completion you may progress to the AAT Level 2 Certificate 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

£81,451.08

Potential salary

£20,251.72

Entry level salary

£43,412.00

Average salary

18

Annual openings in Plymouth

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