Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT

Is This for You?

Pitman Training’s Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT Qualification is aimed at anyone wanting to develop their bookkeeping and accounting skills for a role in finance. This Diploma course provides valuable skills for bookkeepers, small business owners, accountants, payroll and finance administrators, and Treasurers.

With the ‘AAT Certificate in Accounting’ qualification’ that you gain upon passing the course, you will have proved your level of knowledge and that can be invaluable in business. You’ll give yourself the opportunity to become a valued assistant at larger firms, or maybe even provide your own accountancy service to local businesses – the opportunities are there for the taking.

Award and Associated Qualifications

Accredited CPD Centre

Awarded 260 CPD points upon successful completion

Courses Start Date
Start Date
Flexible
Courses Study Type
Study Type
In centre, online, or a combination
Courses Training Type
Training Type
Diploma
Course Duration
Duration
260 hours or 10 weeks full-time study

About This Diploma

With the ‘AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting’ qualification’ that you gain upon passing the course and examination, you will have proved your level of knowledge and that can be invaluable in business. You’ll give yourself the opportunity to become a valued assistant at larger firms, or maybe even provide your own accountancy service to local businesses – the opportunities are there for the taking.

Our Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT Qualification is a powerhouse of a course. It combines the excellence of Pitman Training’s reputation and practical learning with industry leading knowledge from AAT, the professional body for accountancy. Whether you’ve already completed a basic bookkeeping or accounting course, this diploma covers it all and takes you to a new level.

A fantastic course for those who wish to develop a comprehensive range of manual and computerised bookkeeping skills, together with spreadsheet knowledge, our Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT Qualification puts you in great stead for many finance related roles. You’ll be sure to be up to speed on all the latest advancements, and gain a very practical, valuable diploma, meaning you will have highly regarded qualifications that are sure to boost your CV.

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Aims and Objectives

Through eleven self-paced, practical based courses you’ll learn the knowledge and processes involved in bookkeeping and accountancy procedures to enable you to gain a rewarding career in finance. By the end of your training you’ll be perfectly placed to go on and take the relevant AAT examinations required to gain an AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting qualification.

Study of the extensive range of accounting modules in this diploma will provide students with the skills to take the following exams and gain the AAT qualifications.

  • AAT Bookkeeping Transactions
  • AAT Bookkeeping Controls
  • AAT Elements of Costing
  • AAT Using Accounting Software
  • AAT Foundation Synoptic Assessment

These five exams when combined mean that you will be awarded the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting. You’ll also gain registration to the ‘MyAAT’ portal that provides extensive AAT study support for revision and practice to ensure that you are fully prepared for each exam. 

Courses Included

In addition to the core courses listed below you’ll also study Working Effectively in Finance or Excel Expert and Elements of Costing or Costing & Pricing.

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In addition to the core courses you will also select one additional elective course of your own choice. Below are some recommendations but there is a wider list of courses available. Speak to a Course Advisor for more information.

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Pre-Requisites

There are no specific pre-requisites required before starting this diploma.

Finance Options

Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –

Self-Funded:

  • Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
  • You could opt to pay upfront.

Company Funded:

Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.

What we can help with:

  • Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
  • Tailored personnel letters
  • Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

Career Path

This course is ideal if you’re looking for a career in accounts and finance, working as an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper for example. From here, you could progress to undertake the AAT Level 3 qualification which could lead to careers as an Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager.

What’s the Difference?

We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.

Pitman Training Type Course

Our courses are practical in nature and focus on a single subject and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Pitman Training Type Course

Diplomas are designed to give you a complete skillset mapped to a specific career path and contain a number of core and elective courses.

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