Introduction to Bookkeeping SCQF Level 6

Calendar iconStudy mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.

Mortar board iconCourse type: SCQF Level 6

Pen iconStart in: September

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

Our 16 week introduction to bookkeeping course provides students with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. You will learn the basic principles that underpin the double-entry bookkeeping system and will learn that digital accounting systems are automating some of the stages in the process.

Entry requirements

AAT does not set any entry requirements for this qualification.

However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and Maths.
 

Learning Outcomes:

  •     Understand how to setup bookkeeping systems
  •     Process customer transactions
  •     Process supplier transactions
  •     Process receipts and payments

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Evening
  • Flexible
  • Online

Face to face classroom based, or online

How long will my course last?

80 Hours

65 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

80 Total Qualification Time
 

    • UHI Orkney, Kirkwall

Fees

  • Part-Time Cost £425 (includes fees to AAT and Course materials)

What can I do on completion of my course?

Skills developed through this qualification could lead to employment as:

  •     Accounts Assistant
  •     Accounts Administrator
  •     Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
  •     Trainee Accounting Technician
  •     Trainee Finance Assistant
     

Apply for Introduction to Bookkeeping SCQF Level 6

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