This qualification would be useful for those who are complete beginners and have no prior knowledge of working with accounts or figure work or have not used a computerised accounting package before.

This qualification is studied on a distance learning basis and then assessed by use of on-line knowledge tests and skills assignments.

Understand the job role and career path for a bookkeeper.
Understand different types of business organisation.
Know the terminology used in bookkeeping.
Understand single entry bookkeeping.
Know the general principles of VAT.
Understand what is meant by both cash and credit transactions.
Understand the principles of coding and batch control.
Understand how to process information in the books of prime entry.
Understand responsibilities when working in a bookkeeping environment.
Understanding the banking process.
Understand document retention and storage requirements.
Access, enter and edit accounting information using computerised accounting software.
Use tools and techniques to process business transactions using computerised accounting software.
Produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet requirements using computerised accounting software.

OPTION 1 – SELF STUDY, OPTION 2 – TUTOR SUPPORT