AAT Access Award In Business Skills

Is the AAT Access Award in Business Skills suitable 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:

•    You're at least 16 years old (or have the consent of a parent or guardian).
•    You have a solid understanding of the English language.
•    You're 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).

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What jobs can I apply for after my AAT Access Award in Business Skills training?

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 into 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:

•    Cashier - £14k
•    Clerical Assistant - £17k
•    Accounting Assistant - £20k

(Source: Payscale)  

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General Accounting Responsibilities & Salary

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. 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.

AAT Access Award in Business Skills Syllabus

• AAT Level 2 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.
• AAT Level 3 in Accounting – Advanced Bookkeeping assessment.
• AAT Level 4 in Accounting – Not applicable.
• AAT Levels 2 & 3 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.
• AAT Levels 3 & 4 in Accounting – Advanced Bookkeeping assessment.
• AAT Levels 2, 3, & 4 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.

Learning outcome

On this course you'll learn many accounting essentials, including: 

•    Basic accounting terminology.
•    Understanding the sse of business documents.
•    Recording business transactions.
•    Processing teceipts and payments.
•    Coding and batch control.
•    The profit and loss account.
•    Mathematics for accounting.
•    Accounting in a professional environment.

Syllabus

•    Unit 1 - Accounting in a professional environment.
•    Unit 2 - Creating Business Documents.
•    Unit 3 - Essential Accounting procedures.
•    Unit 4 - Mathematics for accounting.

AAT Access Award in Business Skills Syllabus

When studying an AAT qualification, your knowledge and skills will be tested via computer based assessments, which are marked in one of three ways:

•    Fully marked by a computer, and so results will be available automatically.
•    Partially computer marked and partially human marked, and so results will be available within six weeks.
•    Fully marked by a human, and so results will be available within six weeks.