AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting SCQF Level 5

What is special about this course?

This qualification is designed and accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and will prepare you for junior and entry-level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double-entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software. This course will help you develop your skills in finance, accountancy, business and communications.

On completion of this course you will be awarded with an AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting.

Entry requirements

  • An AAT Skills check will determine entry level

This course is delivered on a flexi/online basis with tutor support at UHI North Highland. In order to achieve the qualification, you must complete five professional accounting units in:

  • Bookkeeping Transactions 
  • Bookkeeping Controls 
  • Elements of Costing 
  • Using Accounting Software 
  • Working Effectively in Finance 

This qualification is linked to the National Occupational Standards.

Equipment

Students enrolled on this course will be required to have reliable access to a computer, Wi-Fi and access to excel.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Evening
  • Flexible
  • Short course
  • Online

 

 

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Thurso

    Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our Tuition Fees information.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Study

Career

  • Accounts administrator
  • Accounts assistant
  • Accounts payable clerk
  • Purchase/sales ledger clerk
  • Trainee accounting technician
  • Trainee finance assistant

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North Highland. Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI North Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.