Advanced Accounts Diploma

Is This for You?

Designed for anyone new to the world of finance who would like to gain a rewarding career as a Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant.

Award and Associated Qualifications

Accredited CPD Centre

Awarded 210 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
210 hours or 8 weeks full-time study

About This Diploma

This diploma offers full accounting training across a range of core subjects. You’ll also select one additional subject from a range of elective courses. In short, this accounting diploma will provide you with the very best accounting and finance training.

Designed for anyone new to the world of finance who would like to gain a rewarding career as a Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant.

The diploma is a self-study course. This means you can work at your own pace and study at times that suit you. Should there be times when you need extra support, our Course Advisors are always on hand to help. And, unlike some accounts courses, you will create and keep workbooks, to use as handy reference guides when you’re working as a finance professional.

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Aims and Objectives

The Pitman Training Advanced Accounts Diploma will equip you with a comprehensive suite of financial skills; everything you need to become an experienced finance professional. Such skills are in real demand as all organisations require excellent accounting staff.

Courses Included

Accountancy Courses

Bookkeeping – Module 1

People with strong bookkeeping skills are always in demand. This course is designed to give you an advantage over others with less experience, teaching you…

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Bookkeeping – Module 2

This course is the second module designed to further your bookkeeping studies using the double entry system so you can keep accurate bookkeeping records.

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Bookkeeping – Module 3

This third bookkeeping module covers many areas including using the journal, and year end accounts which include the profit and loss account and balance sheet.

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Costing and Pricing

Invaluable for anyone responsible for accounts or setting pricing within a business, this short course is something we’re sure you’ll get true value from.

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Sage 50 Accounts

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Elective Courses

In addition to the core courses you will also select two elective courses 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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Access

An understanding of how to utilise Microsoft Access to its best is a highly worthwhile skill to have at your command. This is a popular…

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Effective Business Communication

This excellent course will raise your game when it comes to business communication skills, which is often top of the list of qualities demanded by…

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Introduction to Irish Business Structure and Law

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Numeric Data Entry

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Outlook

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Time Management

Time management training increases your productivity and efficiency. This is the ideal course for anyone who wants to get more done in less time.

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Understanding Business Accounts in Ireland

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Word Expert

In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Word, such as templates, document protection, Track Changes, forms, macros, and more.

Pre-Requisites

There are no formal pre-requisites required for 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

Study of this diploma enables you to apply for more specialist roles such as Bookkeeper, Credit Controller, Finance Officer for example. There are still plenty of career progression options available and depending on aspirations you could work towards a career as a Chartered Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Controller!

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.

Flexible Training That Works for You

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