Foundation Diploma in Accounting with AAT

Packed full of practical training this diploma is your blueprint for a successful career in finance. With insights into using the most efficient computerised systems, along with all the latest updates including use of RTi in Payroll, you’ll be right up to speed. A fantastic diploma for those who wish to develop a comprehensive range of manual and computerised bookkeeping and payroll skills, together with spreadsheet knowledge, our Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT Level 2* Qualification puts you in great stead for many finance related roles. With recognised qualifications and accreditations you’re more attractive to employers and your earning potential is increased. All businesses need people with a strong grip on figures, but these days to be in demand you also need to be able to input and report financial information, using the latest software. Being able to provide MDs and FDs with reports and data analysis is crucial.

This Diploma arms you with high level skills that will provide you with the Pitman Advantage. With the 'AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification' that you gain upon passing the course, you have a recognised level of knowledge that can prove to be very valuable in business.

Being up to speed on all the latest in computerised book-keeping and payroll you’ll become a valued assistant at larger firms, or you could run an accounts department at smaller firms, or you could, in fact, just go for it and provide your own accountancy service to local businesses - the opportunities are there for the taking.

Our Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT Level 2* Qualification has the following set of core subjects:-

Book-keeping Level 2 (3 modules) - This includes the double entry system; VAT basics; creating sales invoices; general ledger management; handling petty cash; preparing a trial balance; bank and statement reconciliations; managing contra entries and bad debt; checking invoices for accuracy; accounting for payroll in the accounts; preparing statements of account; paying invoices; calculating depreciation; calculating profit or loss and preparing a profit and loss account and balance sheet as well as closing off the ledger accounts.

Sage 50 Accounts – Convert your manual book-keeping skills to computerised accounts using the most popular software to see how you can be more productive and effective with your time.

Payroll Principles - Payroll Principles is a great short course that can be studied in just 4 hours. The course is designed to teach those new to payroll the theory behind practicalities of running a business’s company payroll.

Sage 50 Payroll – Learn computerised skills for payroll management, including statutory sick and maternity pay as well as RTI information to cover a Level 2 computerised payroll qualification. Learn how to run manual payroll to syllabus requirements for a Level 2 payroll qualification.

Microsoft Excel – Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard, which will enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and functions, create charts and more.
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Microsoft Excel Expert – Advanced spreadsheet skills cover areas such as importing and exporting data, creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data management, using analysis tools and pivot tables.

Working Effectively in Accounting and Finance – Understand an organisation’s accounting function, use numeracy and literacy communication skills to work independently or in a team, prioritise tasks, understand ethical issues, confidentiality and the benefits of sustainable values.

Basic Costing - 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.

You can then choose to support the above with an additional course. You can choose this from a list which includes the following courses:-

• Understanding Business Accounts
• Introduction to Business Structure & Law
• Numeric Data Entry
• Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word Expert
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Outlook
• Time Management
• Health & Safety Essentials
• Effective Business Communication

Pitman Training’s Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT Level 2* Qualification is aimed at anyone wanting to develop their book-keeping or payroll skills for a role in finance. This course holds valuable skills for book-keepers, small business owners, accountants, payroll and finance administrators, and Treasurers.

All levels of experience welcome

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