Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is aimed at students who are interested in pursuing a career in Accounting or Finance. Students will learn the key accounting concepts, principles of accounting and the knowledge and skills required to understand personal and business taxation regulations. They will gain an understanding of core business functions in management and law.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
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Career Progression
Accounting Technicians can perform financial roles associated with fully trained accountants including:
- Financial Accounting and Budgeting
- Costing and Credit Control
- Payroll Administration and Tax Returns
- Senior Managerial Tasks
- Auditing and Assurance Work
- Consulting
- Corporate Finance
- Tax Planning
- Insolvency
Accounting Technicians can be employed in a wide variety of sectors and industries including:
- Manufacturing
- Local and Central Government
- The Health Service
- Financial Services Including Banking and Insurance
- Shared Services Provision
- All Sectors of Commercial Industry
- Private Accountancy Firms
- Leasing
- Real Estate