COURSE INFORMATION

This course will provide you with the full range of competencies to meet the requirements of employers recruiting accounting staff. It will also give you the scope to develop and progress in a variety of ways within organisations of all types and sizes.

Year 1

  • Recording financial information
  • Preparing final statements
  • Using financial accounting software (SAGE)
  • Costing

Year 2

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Accounting for specialised transactions
  • Business taxation
  • Management accounting for decision making
  • Management accounting for planning and control
  • Two years full-time

Year 1

One of the following:

  • Two Highers at Level C or above in relevant subjects plus four National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details)
  • Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business with Accounting including a minimum of two units at SCQF Level 6
  • Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).Year 2

  • HNC: Accounting SCQF Level 7
  • Internal candidates must successfully achieve year 1
  • Direct entry to year 2 is possible with a minimum of 12 credits at HNC (15 desirable)

In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

  • Accounts/audit assistant
  • Credit controller
  • Bookkeeper
  • Sales ledger/purchase ledger clerk
  • Accountant
  • Financial controller
  • Financial analyst
  • An interview may be required to evidence your ability to study at this level