The AAT Access Award in Accounting Software is an entry-level qualification from AAT, focused on the practice of computerised accounting. This is a great starting point if you’re looking to carry out basic financial tasks using accounting software.
Throughout this Access Award, you’ll learn basic finance and administrative duties using Sage 50 Accounts professional, helping you to build a solid foundation for future progression within accounting or bookkeeping careers. Sage 50 Accounts Professional is the most commonly used accounting software by businesses in the UK, giving you excellent employability.
This course uses Sage official material and you'll learn basic accountancy skills, setting up accounts, producing reports and more.
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This course includes the AAT subscription fee worth £48.
The AAT Access Award in Accounting Software would be a good choice for you, if:
As all our courses are delivered via an eLearning platform, we recommend:
This course makes an excellent stepping stone to move into the AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software (Level 2) and then on into our intermediate and advanced courses, such as AAT Level 2 Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, and the Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting. These courses will help you towards a promotion at work, a new job in a senior accounting role, or enable you to start your own business.
With the skills gained in this Access Award in Accounting Software, new career opportunities could include becoming a cashier or clerical assistant.
A career in bookkeeping can often be rewarding and interesting, with potential for career progression and higher salaries.
Bookkeeping duties vary but can include:
While salaries vary by industry, sector and role, you can expect to earn between £15,000 and £32,000 a year. The industry average for UK bookkeepers is £25,000 a year.
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With this course you will also:
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*Sage software is only compatible with a Windows PC or Laptop. This software is not compatible with Apple Mac’s (unless Boot Camp is installed).
The Access Award in Accounting Software course introduces key features of accounting software, as well as the risks and benefits it brings. Learning outcomes include being able to:
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What you need to know
You will not be admitted to the test centre and should reschedule your exam if:
You have tested positive for COVID-19 (unless you have been symptom-free and fever-free for at least 72 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine and at least 14 days have passed since your last exposure, or you have received two negative COVID-19 test results in a row, 24 hours apart)
You are currently experiencing or have experienced one or more associated symptoms within the last fourteen (14) days (unless You have been symptom-free and fever-free for at least 72 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine):
You live with or have had close contact with someone who has confirmed or suspected COVID-19 (unless at least 14 days have passed since your last exposure).
Have been or are under home quarantine or centralized observation by government or healthcare authorities (unless at least 14 days have passed since your quarantine or centralized observation has been lifted by the government or healthcare authorities).
Your progress will be measured via two exams, with multiple-choice questions. We’ll be here to help guide and support you along your way when the time comes to arrange your exams.
The AAT require all students to join as a student member, within 14 days of their course start date. This registration allows you to sit any necessary exams and take advantage of the support and resources available.
Please note, exam costs are not included in the cost of this course and will cost approximately £60-85 per exam, depending on the exam centre.
