Accountancy Training - Apprenticeships & Courses
We offer a range of courses accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). Whether your employees are looking to gain basic accountancy skills, become an accounting technician or a fully qualified chartered accountant, they are in safe hands with Gloucestershire College.
Enable new and existing employees to gain their accountancy qualifications with our AAT programmes, delivered as part time courses or apprenticeships.
Flexible delivery without compromising quality
Our AAT programmes are delivered through blended learning, with training both online and on campus. With evening classes available too, our AAT programmes provide the highest quality training for your staff in a way that suits your business. Our adaptable approach provides your business with a cost-effective, flexible way to bring invaluable skills into your business.
Your employees can choose to complete the AAT qualifications as a part-time course or an apprenticeship - they will receive the same AAT qualification for whichever path they choose. If you choose the apprenticeship route, this professional training can be funded using your apprenticeship levy, or, if you are not a levy payer (your annual wage bill is less than £3 million), you will pay just 5% of the training costs.
Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Delivered as a part-time course or apprenticeship
This qualification is designed for junior and entry level accounting roles, providing a solid foundation in finance administration. For most of our students and apprentices, our Level 2 qualification is a great place to start as it helps develop the skills to work in an accounts department.
Core areas of study will include:
- Bookkeeping Transactions
- Bookkeeping Controls
- Elements of Costing
- Using Accounting Software
- Working Effectively in Finance
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Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Delivered as a part-time course or apprenticeship.
This qualification is designed to further enhance the skills and knowledge of those with some accounts or finance experience. It helps develop the skills to master more complex financial processes.
Core areas of study will include:
- Advanced Bookkeeping
- Final Accounts Preparation
- Management Accounting: Costing
- Indirect Tax
- Ethics for Accountants
- Spreadsheets for Accounting
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Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
Delivered as a part-time course or apprenticeship
This course is designed to train existing accountants to technician level (QCF Level 4). It can lead to a specialist role in accounting, and learners can also progress onto a higher education course in a subject related to accounting, banking, insurance or other financial services.
Core areas of study will include:
- Financial Statements of Limited Companies
- Management Accounting: Budgeting
- Management Accounting: Decision & Control
- Accounting Systems & Control
- Either Personal Tax or Credit Management
- Either Business Tax or Cash & Treasury Management
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