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Accounting and Finance

With over 1.2 million jobs in the UK’s financial and insurance sector, there are countless exciting career opportunities available. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your existing career, we offer a range of professionally recognised qualifications from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Our courses, ranging from Level 2 to Level 4, are designed to be studied part-time, allowing you to balance work and study effectively. Join us to enhance your skills and open doors to new career possibilities.

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AAT Accounting - Advanced Diploma

This course builds on the accounting skills and knowledge acquired in previous studies. It introduces you to more complex accounting tasks, such as maintaining cost accounting and financial records and preparing returns. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the professional body for qualified accounting technicians or support staff in accounting or finance functions.

  • Multiple Locations
  • 08/09/2025
  • Level 3
  • Part Time

AAT Accounting - Professional Diploma

This course is the final level of AAT Accounting and covers higher-level accounting tasks. At this level, you can specialise in areas from tax to auditing. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the professional body for qualified accounting technicians or support staff in accounting or finance functions.

  • Multiple Locations
  • 08/09/2025
  • Level 4
  • Part Time

AAT Accounting - Foundation Certificate

This course covers a range of basic accounting practices and techniques, from costing and double-entry bookkeeping to computerised accounting. It's ideal if you are new to working in finance or are looking to develop your existing knowledge and skills. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the professional body for qualified accounting technicians or support staff working in accounting or finance functions.

  • Multiple Locations
  • 08/09/2025
  • Level 2
  • Part Time

AAT Accounting (FastTrack) - Advanced Diploma

This Fastrack course builds on your accounting skills and introduces more complex accounting tasks such as maintaining cost accounting, financial records and preparing returns. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the professional body for qualified accounting technicians or support staff in accounting or finance functions.

  • Orpington
  • Multiple Start Dates
  • Level 3
  • Part Time

AAT Accounting (FastTrack) - Foundation Certificate

This Fastrack course covers a range of basic accounting practices and techniques, from costing and double-entry bookkeeping to computerised accounting. It is ideal if you are new to finance or looking to develop your existing knowledge and skills. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the professional body for qualified accounting technicians or support staff in accounting or finance functions.

  • Orpington
  • Multiple Start Dates
  • Level 2
  • Part Time

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Where can it lead?

Find out more about the jobs available once you have successfully completed a course in this area.

Accountants

£37,164 Potential salary 225 open vacancies

Accounting Supervisors

£42,947 Potential salary 426 open vacancies

Accounts Payable / Receivable Managers

£32,175 Potential salary 210 open vacancies

Auditors

£37,164 Potential salary 225 open vacancies

Billing Clerks / Specialists

£32,175 Potential salary 210 open vacancies

Bookkeepers / Accounting Clerks

£38,139 Potential salary 45 open vacancies

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