Accounting
If you have strong numeracy and problem-solving skills and are looking to pursue a career in accountancy or finance, this course is perfect for you.
You will have a unique opportunity to specialise in accountancy through AAT Level 2 or Level 3 and will gain substantial work experience in Years 1 and 2 helping you to successfully progress into employment.
Our courses
In addition to your studies, you will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience in an accounts environment for 2 days per week.
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. Career opportunities for employment will include:
- Accounts Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Credit Controller
- Tax Assistant / Accountant
Course content:
- Preparing final accounts (sole trader/partnership)
- Cost accounting
- Preparing VAT returns
- Double entry bookkeeping
- Computerised accounts
- Spreadsheets
- Advanced bookkeeping
- Students are expected to undertake a minimum of 2 days work experience per week.
This course is taught at our Middleton campus.
Opening up opportunities...
If you are not yet clear on your ultimate career pathway, then our Accounting course is an ideal qualification designed to develop your skills leading to a range of employment opportunities. It could be your exciting first step towards a career as a Finance Account Manager, Human Resources Officer, Paralegal, Marketing Executive, Payroll Manager, Finance Officer or Legal Secretary.
Other colleges I looked at only offered basic Accounts qualifications, whereas Hopwood Hall had the accredited AAT qualification, which is much more valuable to somebody looking to become an Accountant. It was definitely the right decision for me, I loved my time as a student at the College.
