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What You Will Study

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
  • Attendance Expectations

    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

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    Practical tasks are carried out under exam conditions. Exams are set by The Association of Accounting Technicians and exam papers are assessed, marked and graded electronically; you will receive results within 24 hours of the exam. Exams will take place during the day.

  • Entry Requirements

    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.

  • Fee Information

    £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.

  • Further Study

    The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group also offers the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, and for those wishing to progress further, the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting.