Accounting Courses
Have you noticed how many exciting job opportunities are available for those with Bookkeeping, Payroll and Administration skills? Are you looking for a career change and wish to give accounting a go? Do you wish you could apply for jobs you have seen advertised? Here is a golden opportunity for you!
Higher Education
- AAT Accounting Technician (Final level equivalent to NVQ 4)
- ACCA Professional Scheme (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Further Education
AAT Accounting - Levels 2 and 3
We offer a wide variety of Accounting and Finance courses. These are attractive to both school leavers and the more mature learner. This course might suit someone who is considering returning to work. It is perfect for anyone looking to develop skills that enable them to balance a home life with part-time or full-time work, or even enable them to work from home.
It will also be very useful for those wanting a career change. The courses are very practical and give participants the knowledge and confidence to go out into the working world of accountancy.
The programmes will run over 3 days per week and the hours will suit those with young families, i.e. between 9.00am and 3.00pm.
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
You will learn the skills necessary to work with:
- Recording finance transactions
- Ledgers
- Trial balance
- Petty cash and cash books
- Effective working
- Basic costing
- Computerised accounting
If you wish, you may then progress to the Accounting Level 3 Diploma or the Accounting Level 4 Diploma. Each level takes one academic year to complete.
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
You will learn the skills necessary to work with:
- Preparation of final accounts for partnerships and sole traders
- Cash management
- Providing cost and revenue information
- Preparing and completing VAT returns
- Spreadsheets
- Professional ethics in accounting and finance
- Indirect tax
Further Study
HCT also offers an Accounting Level 4 Diploma (Technician Level) available to study on a part-time basis. To find out more and request a higher education prospectus contact the Enquiries Line on 0800 032 1986.
Functional Skills
All full-time learners will be required to study Functional Skills at the appropriate level. These will be in maths, English and in some cases ICT. Attendance to these sessions is mandatory, please refer to the Functional Skills page of the website.
Key Facts
Campus: Hereford
Minimum Age: 16
Award: Level 2 Certificate/Level 3 Diploma
Level:
Foundation - Level 2
Intermediate - Level 3
Entry Requirements:
No formal entry requirements although a minimum ‘C’ grade in Maths and English is desirable. Initial Assessments and skills tests will take place during interview and induction to assess ability.
Typical Employment:
In an accounting / administration office of any organisation.
Further Study:
ACCA/CIMA.
Contact: 0800 032 1986
enquiries@hct.ac.uk
