AAT Access Award In Business Skills

What is the AAT Access Award in Business Skills?

The AAT Access Award in Business Skills qualification has been designed to support individuals who are just starting out in the workplace or looking to improve their overall accounting knowledge.

This course will also benefit new business owners, looking to undertake their own accounting in-house.

Throughout this 9-module course, you’ll be introduced to key terminology and processes required in accounting, including expenses, assets, liabilities, profit and loss accounts, and balance sheets.

This course includes the AAT subscription fee worth £48.

Available delivery methods for this course

Online

Onsite

Group booking

Key features of the course

Delivery Method: Online
Exam: Available via Awarding Body
Tutor Support Included
Course Access: 6 months
Includes AAT subscription
Interest Free Payments

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Who is this course suitable for?

Is the AAT Access Award in Business Skills right for me?

The AAT Access Award in Business Skills course would make an ideal first step for school leavers, but is also suitable for individuals returning to work, or considering a career change. On this course, you will develop entry-level accounting skills and understanding how to apply them into a business environment.

While there are no specific entry requirements to study this AAT Access Award in Business Skills course, we do recommend the following:

You are at least 16 years old (or have the consent of a parent or guardian)
You have a solid understanding of the English language
You are comfortable with basic mathematics
You have access to a PC or Laptop. This course is both Mac and Windows compatible, however, the Sage software is not compatible with Apple Macs (unless Boot Camp is installed)

Course accreditation

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the UK’s largest qualification and membership body for vocational Accountants and Bookkeepers, with over 140,000 members. Their qualifications represent some of the highest standards available to accountants, ensuring you receive both professionalism and expert knowledge in accounting principles. AAT accreditation is the most recognised accounting awarding body by employers, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.

Where could this course take you next?

What job can I get with a AAT Access Award in Business Skills course?

The AAT Access Award in Business Skills course is a great starting point to gain a better understanding of business accounting basics.

As with all our access courses, progression onto our intermediate and advanced accounting courses is a logical option for those looking to advance further into accounting. These courses include the AAT Level 2 Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting and the Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting. Each course will help you towards moving into a new career, working towards a promotion at work, or starting your own business.

With the skills gained in this AAT Access Award in Business Skills course, new career opportunities could include becoming a cashier, clerical assistant or accounting assistant.

General Accounting Responsibilities & Salary

What can I expect from a job in Accounting?

While accounting duties vary by role, sector and experience, mid-level accounting duties include:

Maintain financial records
Reconcile general and subsidiary bank accounts
Provide financial status information
Correct errors
Maintain general ledger accounts
Providing tax advice
Reporting financial situation
Bookkeeping
Data analysis
Preparing financial documents (bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable)

Accounting careers typically offer good job security and higher than average salaries. While the average salary for an accountant in the UK is around £32,500 a year. Part-qualified accountants can earn anywhere between £25,000 and £35,000 a year, making this an excellent career choice.

Why choose e-Careers

Why study the AAT Access Award in Business Skills with e-Careers?

e-Careers is an award-winning, industry recognised company, and we know what it takes to succeed. As such, we ensure our students have everything you need to have the best chance of success in our eLearning and onsite courses. Other benefits include:

Best price guaranteed! (Inc. AAT subscription fee worth £48.)
High quality training materials: Interactive online course with videos, mock exams and practice assessments
Flexible online learning that you can study when and wherever suits you best
Additional revision material and exam practice on the AAT website
On-going tutor support
Well-structured, easy to follow courses

Enrol on the AAT Access Award in Business Skills today.