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This introduction to the subject will also appeal to those wishing to take their accountancy studies and career in accountancy to the next level. This course will  benefit those who are working in a role requiring accountancy and book-keeping skills, or are wishing to learn these skills.

Wakefield Evening course and Castleford afternoon course will be carried out using a blended approach which consists of both face to face teaching and self study. The full day at Wakefield will be all face to face teaching.

Whichever method of study is chosen, there will be additional learning at home required to support your studies.

This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They 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, timescales for submissions and payments.

The course consists of two units:

• Financial Accounting Preparing Financial Statements
• Tax Processes for Business

GCSE Grade 9-4 in English and Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills.

Where the applicant does not meet the course entry requirements - Level 2 or GCSE qualification at Grade 9-4 in English and/or Maths, entry will be considered on previous achievements and experience.

You will need to have successfully completed the AAT Level 2 in Bookkeeping or Accounting.  Consideration will be given to students who have a suitable alternative qualification in accounting and have a job in accountancy or finance and can successfully pass a skills test.

You will be required to attend sessions dependant on the study method chosen.

Wakefield Daytime Course – Thursday 9am-4.30pm
Wakefield Evening Course – Thursday 6pm-9pm
Castleford Afternoon Couse – Monday 1.15pm-4.15pm

£1,265

Additional Fees

All students are required to register with AAT upon enrolment. The fee for this is payable directly to AAT and includes admission and annual membership.