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This accounting programme combines Pitman Training’s renowned practical approach to learning with industry leading knowledge from AAT, the professional body for accountancy.
Enquire nowThis is an essential Level 2* qualification for anyone starting out on their financial career path looking for junior/entry-level positions, such as Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, and Purchase Ledger Clerk.
Awarded 230 CPD points upon successful completion
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This will also be a useful qualification to gain if you’re a business owner wanting to confidently maintain and manage your business finances.
No matter your reasons for studying this qualification, you can be confident you’ll gain a level of knowledge that can apply in any business setting.
There are a number of career and training progression options available from this qualification. If you have a goal of working as an Accountant or Management Accountant, for example, with this qualification you could opt to continue your studies and seek to gain a Diploma in Accounting qualification and then further consolidate your skills and take them to the top level with a Diploma in Professional Accounting.
Every business needs people with a strong grasp of figures, but these days to be in demand you also need to have the technical know-how to be able to input and report financial information using the latest software. Being able to provide senior management with accurate and timely reports and data analysis is crucial.
Whether you’ve already got basic skills or are venturing into the world of finance for the first time, this qualification could be the catalyst to truly launch your career in accounting.
This robust programme combines Pitman Training’s renowned practical approach to learning with industry leading knowledge from AAT, the professional awarding body for accountancy.
* Level 2 is the equivalent of Level 4 in Ireland and Level 5 in Scotland.
This is an excellent programme for those who wish to gain the skillset required to work in the financial industry. You’ll study a range of courses, including manual and computerised bookkeeping and costing.
Not only will you gain the essential knowledge and understanding of basic accounting procedures, on successful completion you will be able to present your accounting qualification to potential employers and be confident in the knowledge that you’ve put yourself in the best possible position to climb the accounting career ladder.
This certificate programme holds valuable skills for any accounting professional. Whether working within a large or small organisation, as a consultant, or self-employed accountant, the skills learnt here are valuable to all. Small business owners who look after their own finances will also find this course beneficial.
For the duration of your studies, you’ll gain access to MyAAT, the online AAT study support site, with resources, study guides, practice assessments, etc.
Once you’ve successfully completed your training, you’ll gain a Pitman Training certificate and be well placed to gain the AAT Certificate in Accounting qualification.
Packed full of practical training, the Certificate in Accounting with AAT is your blueprint for building a successful career in finance. If you are looking to gain an initial AAT qualification, this is an excellent starting point. Once you’ve completed your course, you will be well positioned to go on and undertake the relevant AAT examinations to gain a Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification.
The course is ideal for those who would like to work as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant. It is a great starting point for those new to skill of bookkeeping and who want to learn the correct processes and procedures to be able to confidently manage the financial records for a business.
This course will hwlp you learn the processes and methods involved in intermediate manual bookkeeping. You will cover cash and bank reconciliations, balancing ledger accounts, using the journal, credit control, bad debt, payroll, VAT schemes, error correction, control accounts and many other aspects of manual bookkeeping.
This course will provide knowledge and understanding of key business concepts and their practical application in the external and internal environment in which you will work. You will gain an understanding of the legal system and principles of contract law and also about wider issues impacting businesses, including the global economic environment in which it operates, how governments impact upon it, and the competitive nature of the global economy.
Learn to understand an organisation’s cost recording system, use it to record or extract data, and use spreadsheets to convey information on actual and budgeted income and expenditure.
There are no formal pre-requisites required.
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: -Â
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Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
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There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
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This programme is ideal if you’re looking for a career in accounts and finance, working as an Accounts Assistant, or Bookkeeper. From here, you could progress to undertake the AAT Level 3 qualification which could lead to a career as an Accountant, Management Accountant, or Finance Manager.
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