This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress onto higher-level accountancy roles or study. Upon successful completion of the course, you will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. You will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT), including an understanding of the documents and reports produced on payroll software and timescales for submissions and payments.
Bookkeeping (AAT)
- Level: 3
- Qualification: Certificate
- Awarding body: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Course type: Part-time
- Time of day: Daytime
- When you'll study: Mondays, 9.30am - 4.30pm
What's it all about?
Course information
For the best chance of success, students are required to have a level 2 in English and maths. You will have to pass an initial assessment in English and maths and you will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in the subject. You will also need to have the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Merit) or AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Merit).
The skills developed by studying this qualification; will give you a solid base from which to seek employment with confidence, and/or to progress to the next level of learning.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Chartered and Certified Accountants
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Entry level salary
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Human Resource Managers and Directors
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Advertising and Marketing Associate Professionals
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Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
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Entry level salary
Average salary
Annual openings in Plymouth
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