Course Overview

This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration, covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles and accounting software. Students will learn finance, accountancy, business and communications skills.

Key Facts

Level

• Level 2 (Level 5 Scotland)​​​​
• GCSE (grades A*–C)
• Key Stage 5 Technical Certificate
• Total qualification time (hours)– 340
• Duration– 6–12 months (Depends on study method and course timetable)
• Number of assessments– 5
• Total credits (Scotland only)– 34
• Guided learning hours– 240

Entry Requirements

Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.

Employability

The jobs it can lead to-

• Accounts administrator
• Accounts assistant
• Accounts payable clerk
• Purchase/sales ledger clerk
• Trainee accounting technician
• Trainee finance assistant