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Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT

The Accounting Technician diploma combines the excellence of Pitman Training’s reputation and practical learning with industry leading knowledge from AAT, the professional body for accountancy with the ultimate aim of gaining an AAT Certificate in Accounting qualification.

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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.

Optional Qualifications and Certification*

Awarded 260 CPD points upon successful completion

* not available to those on funded or TSG-supported programmes

Start Date

Flexible

Study Type

In centre, online, or a combination

Training Type

diploma

Duration

260 hours or 10 weeks full-time study

Everything was easy to understand from the course contents to the costs. It's great to have course advisors that actually know about the course contents and that care about your progression. I'm looking forward to continuing with my training over the coming months. I know I'm in good hands.

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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.

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. 

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 double-entry bookkeeping.

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.

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.

 

Sage 50 Accounts

This Sage 50 Accounts course will help you learn how to process a business’ finances. This is essential, interactive training using this globally recognised accounting software.

Excel

Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as how to create and format worksheets, use functions, create formulas, and more. In Part 2, you will learn intermediate and advanced-level features of the Microsoft Excel application, such as how to create and edit charts, sort and filter data, use advanced formulas, and more.

Payroll - Manual & Computerised

Pitman Training Ireland is delighted to bring you this comprehensive Payroll training course, which provides a thorough introduction to Payroll Principles in the Manual Section, and in the Computerised Section you create real life payroll scenarios using Sage Micropay software. 

Understanding Business Accounts in Ireland

For a business, nothing is more important than its finances. This course will provide you with a good understanding of business accounts – essential knowledge if you run a small business.

Introduction to Irish Business Structure and Law

If you have or are thinking about setting up your own business, this course will provide you with an essential grounding in the basics of business structure and law.

Elective Courses

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. 

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 database application that is widely used across many employment sectors.

Health and Safety Essentials

This is a flexible study course, so you’ll have the freedom to study whenever suits you. The interactive e-learning system makes this an extremely accessible and useful health and safety course.

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.

Outlook

This flexible study Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views through contacts and appointments, to tasks and folders.

Numeric Data Entry

This is a fast, specialist course of 2-3 hours that will teach you how to touch-type using the numeric keypad, essential if you regularly input figures into a computer as part of your role.

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 employers. 

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.

Word

Our Microsoft Word course is designed to provide you with the essential skills you will need to be proficient in Word, in a work environment, in as short a time as possible. 

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.

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Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT Training Centres

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Carlow
Pitman Training Carlow, Unit 1, Deerpark Business Complex, Dublin Road, Carlow R93 K409
Cork
Pitman Training Cork, Unit 4, Airport East Business & Technology Park, Cork T12 KW88
Dublin
Pitman Training Dublin, 3 Westland Square, Pearse Street, Dublin D02 N567
Dundalk
Pitman Training Dundalk, First Floor, Ramparts Shopping Centre, The Ramparts, Dundalk, Co Louth A91 R820
Galway
Pitman Training Galway, Centrepoint, Liosban Business Park, Tuam Road, Galway H91 RYD2
Kerry
Pitman Training Kerry, 2nd Floor Davcon Building, Monavalley Business Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 XY58
Limerick
Pitman Training Limerick, Unit 8 Chapel Court, Cathedral Place, Limerick V94 F6K2
Mullingar
Pitman Training Mullingar, Castle House, Castle Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 Y896
Kildare
Pitman Training Kildare, Monread Shopping Centre, Monread Road, Naas W91 YR12
Sligo
Pitman Training Sligo, Abbey House, JFK Parade, Sligo V94 YH6Y
Dublin-Swords
Pitman Training Dublin-Swords, Chamber Buildings, North Street, Swords, Co.Dublin K67 A347
Wexford
Pitman Training Wexford, Unit 10, Westpoint Business Park, Clonard, Wexford Town Y35 YX60
Waterford
Pitman Training Waterford, Unit 630C, Northern Extension, IDA Business Park, Cleaboy Road, Waterford X91 X7FV
Laois
Pitman Training Laois, Kea-Lew Business Park, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 W0DT
Laois
Pitman Training Laois, Kea-Lew Business Park, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 W0DT
Clare
Pitman Training Clare, Unit 10, Tracklands Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare V95 F3C5
Wicklow
Pitman Training Wicklow, 10 Bullford Business Campus, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow A63 TP65

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