The AAT accounting study programme ensures students are well prepared to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy, or into further education. Students will learn and master financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and final accounts.
You will also understand business issues regarding value added tax (VAT), issues in business, management accounting costing techniques and ethical practices for accountants. This qualification further delivers software skills through spreadsheet training for accounting.
The study programme will provide students with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to enable progression to further study in accountancy and finance. You will cover a range of complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns.
As part of your programme, you will have a work placement for a minimum one day a week through the duration of your course in an accounting environment. Your placement will allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge into a practical work setting. You will also participate in a range of enrichment activities for the college and local community.
Our vocational programmes are designed to get you career-ready. You’ll learn practical, hands-on skills in professional workshops and studios, supported by teachers with real industry experience. Whether your goal is university, an apprenticeship or skilled work, we’ll help you progress every step of the way. With strong results, excellent progression rates and a culture that celebrates every student’s journey, Newham College London is where ambition becomes achievement.
This course is free for students aged 16-18. The course fee for adults is TBC. The course fee does not include following:
Skills developed through this qualification can lead to employment as:
Accounting, Business and Management
Accounting, Business and Management
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-4, including English language and Maths.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.
AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.
