Courses

NVQ Courses

Leading to nationally recognised qualifications gained through demonstrating a range of specific skills relevant to payroll or accounting roles. Ideally suited to employed or self-employed people whose work either partly or fully involves accounting or payroll tasks. Training is provided through structured workshops at our Carlisle training centre although students also have the option of studying on an open learning basis which will involve more home based study with one to one assessment and support given to you at your workplace as well as at our training centre.

As there may be funding available for some applicants, contact System Accountancy Training for further details on costs.

AAT Foundation (NVQ2 Accounting)

Covers the basic principles of ledger accounting and methods of recording financial transactions, using both manual and computerised accounting systems. Suitable for people with no previous accounting qualifications or experience.

AAT Intermediate (NVQ3 Accounting)

Develops the skills gained at the Foundation stage by looking at the preparation of basic accounting statements and returns. Suitable for people with some previous experience in accounting or bookkeeping.

AAT Technician (NVQ4 Accounting)

A further development of the Intermediate stage that looks at more detailed financial and costing statements produced by accountants. The course also explores more specialist areas of accounting such as taxation and auditing.

NVQ2 Payroll Administration

For payroll clerks or trainee payroll assistants with little or no previous experience of working within the payroll function.

NVQ3 Payroll Administration

For more experienced payroll staff or payroll supervisors who already have some previous knowledge of recording and accounting for payroll transactions.

Short Courses

Accounting with Sage
The following courses are available in computerised accounting using Sage accounting software:

• Introduction to bookkeeping with Sage Line 50
• Sage Line 50 Stage 1
• Sage Line 50 Stage 2

Contact System Accountancy Training for further details.

Introduction to Bookkeeping
A three day course which covers the basics of bookkeeping and maintaining manual ledger accounts including posting financial transactions, balancing ledger accounts and preparation of control accounts and the Trial Balance. Suitable for people with little or no previous experience of accounting or bookkeeping.