Accountants and bookkeepers perform similar functions of managing and maintaining financial records. The peculiarity of duties performed by accountants and bookkeepers within organisations necessitates special training.
Accounting and bookkeeping involve the application of financial applications. To acquire the right skills necessary for accounting or bookkeeping careers, some training in accounts must be taken. Some of the accounting courses offered by Pitman Training Laois include Foundation Diploma in Bookkeeping with AAT and Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT which are perfect for people looking to upskill and pursue careers in accounting or bookkeeping.
The average bookkeeper or accountant performs financial operations electronically with the necessary software. Computer skills are thus another important set of skills required by accountants or bookkeepers. Accounts courses are designed to equip one with computer skills. These courses may focus on specific software or provide a general knowledge of software applied by bookkeepers and accountants. General software applied by accountants and bookkeepers includes Microsoft Office, Payroll, Sage and AAT. Accountants and bookkeepers are also required to possess payroll accounting skills such as depositing payroll taxes, benefits calculation and wage and salary calculation.
If you are interested in developing a career in book keeping or accounting, Pitman Training Laois may have a course to suit you. Pitman Training accounting and bookkeeping courses are offered within a flexible environment. Some of the programmes offered include Advanced Diploma in Accounting with AAT, Advanced Accounts Diploma and Professional Diploma in Accounting with AAT.
For more information on this flexi-training in Laois or our range of courses in many areas such as Legal Secretary courses, Management HR & Business courses, Project Management courses, Bookkeeping &Accounting Technician courses or IT courses and Technical training to name a few call 057 868 0559, WhatsApp/SMS 087 355 3168 or email laois@pitman-training.ie
