Bookkeeping and Accounting Courses at Oaklands College

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Courses

at Oaklands College

Professional Qualifications

AAT Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping Course Duration:

Venue:

12 weeks, 1 evening per week

St Albans Campus

Start dates in September, January and April

Are you looking to enhance your skills in your current role or looking for a change of career?

This is an entry qualification into Bookkeeping and Accounting. There are no formal entry requirements. You do not need to have previous Bookkeeping or Accounting experience. A basic level of Maths and English is recommended e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or GCSE at Grade 3 or Grade D. Applicants should be aged 19+.

Access to bookkeeping introduces the role of a bookkeeper and simple bookkeeping techniques.

you in your next career move.

AAT qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications that prepare you for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles.

Please note that applicants for all the Bookkeeping and Accounting courses in this booklet should be aged 19+.

If you are under 19 please see the Accounting Assistant Apprenticeship in our Apprenticeship Guide or visit www.oaklands.ac.uk/apprenticeships/courses.

• Understand the role of the bookkeeper • Understand financial transactions • Process customer and supplier transactions • Process receipts and payments The Access Award in Bookkeeping can lead to employment as a Cashier or Clerical Assistant.

AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Oakland College offer a range of part time course in bookkeeping and accounting that can support

What you will learn:

Course Duration:

Venue:

1 year, 1 evening or 1 afternoon per week

St Albans Campus

Course starts in September This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry-level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration, covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software. There are no formal entry requirements, but you will need to have completed the AAT Skillscheck (available on the AAT website) at Level 2.

You will also need to register as an AAT student.

What you will learn • the role of the Books of Prime Entry • principles of coding • the double entry bookkeeping system • use of the Journal • Control Accounts • to process receipts, payments, purchases and sales invoices • to maintain the Cash Book and Petty Cash Book • to reconcile a Bank Statement with the Cash Book

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• to process ledger transactions from the books of prime entry • to extract and prepare an initial Trial Balance • the basic principles of Costing • Cost recording systems • to provide information on actual and expected costs • to work with a Computerised Accounting Software (e.g. SAGE).

The Foundation Certificate in Accounting can lead to employment as: • Accounts administrator • Accounts assistant • Accounts payable clerk • Purchase/sales ledger clerk • Trainee accounting technician • Trainee finance assistant

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Professional Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Course Duration:

Venue:

1 year, 2 evenings per week.

St Albans Campus

Courses start in September

Course Duration:

Venue:

1 year, 2 evenings per week

St Albans Campus

Courses start in September

In this qualification you will master more complex accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

You should have an AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent. Relevant work experience will be considered provided you have completed the AAT Skillscheck (available on the AAT website) at Level 3. You will need to be registered with the AAT and be a current student in order to sit the assessments.

The course consists of seven units and covers: • Accounts Preparation I and II • Cash Management • Costs and Revenues

The Advanced Diploma in Accounting can lead to employment as: • Accounts Assistant • Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor • Accounts Payable Clerk • Assistant Accountant • Audit Trainee • Bookkeeper • Credit Controller • Finance Assistant • Payroll Administrator • Payroll Supervisor • Practice Bookkeeper

• Indirect Tax • Professional Ethics in Accounting

• Tax Assistant

• Finance & Spreadsheet Software

In this qualification you will cover higher accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance, as well as optional specialist units including business tax, personal tax, external auditing and credit management and cash and treasury management.

To apply for this course you must have passed the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, preferably with a Merit or Distinction and with no resits of Level 3 units. You must have GCSE Grade 4 or C in Maths and English.

You must be competent in the use of Excel for accounting purposes. Holders of relevant degrees in Accounting, Business or Finance can apply upon proof of the module units achieved.

The course consists of four Mandatory Core units and two Optional units.

The Core units are:

The Professional Diploma in Accounting can lead to employment as: • Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor • Assistant Financial Accountant • Commercial Analyst • Cost Accountant • Fixed Asset Accountant • Indirect Tax Manager • Payments and Billing Manager • Payroll Manager • Senior Bookkeeper • Senior Finance Officer • Senior Fund Accountant • Senior Insolvency Administrator • Tax Supervisor • VAT Accountant

• Financial Statements • Budgeting • Financial Performance and Internal Control and Accounting Systems • Synoptic application of the above Currently the following optional units on offer are Personal Tax and Business Tax. Successful completion of the course, together with the required relevant work experience, leads to full membership of the AAT, conferring the title designation MAAT.

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The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the UK’s leading professional body offering skills-based accountancy and finance qualifications.

AAT qualifications are internationally recognised and respected and are based on practical, real-world accounting knowledge.

AAT qualifications are regulated by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, Northern Ireland and internationally; the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in Scotland; and Qualifications Wales in Wales.

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