Foundation in Finance Diploma

Wherever business takes place, there is a need for accounting expertise. Since every type of business or organisation needs to be able to organise and manage their financial transactions, every sector of the economy requires some type of accounting services.

Therefore, organisations are constantly seeking professionals with a broad knowledge of book-keeping and accounting as well as the skills to use industry standard computerised systems.

In this Diploma, you will learn a wide range of skills from clearly defined book-keeping techniques, as well as a mastery of industry standard software common to virtually every business in the UK, enabling you to take your first step into the financial accounting world.

Learning these financial and business skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available. You will work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. You choose your own hours and keep the reference materials when the course is over.

On completion, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.

Core Subjects

Basic Book-keeping

• Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of book-keeping. Learn how to maintain a cash book, petty cash books and reconcile a bank statement.

Purchase Ledger

• Become proficient at maintaining a manual purchase ledger.

Sales Ledger

• Become proficient at maintaining a manual sales ledger.

Final Accounts I

• Learn the principles of double-entry book-keeping in order to maintain a nominal ledger and extract a preliminary trial balance.

Sage Line 50

• Convert your manual book-keeping skills to computerised accounts using the most popular software.

Microsoft Excel

• Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data, formulas and functions; create charts and more.

Numeric Data Entry

• Learn correct and efficient use of the numeric keypad.

Elective Subjects - choose ONE

Computers

• Introduction to Computers

Microsoft Office:

• Word
• Excel Expert
• Outlook

Book-Keeping / Payroll:

• Manual PAYE
• Sage Payroll
• Final Accounts II

Personal Development:

• Go … Make a Difference!
• Health & Safety Essentials
• Communication at Work

Guideline Learning Time

4 weeks full-time or 120 hours flexi study
(full-time is based on approx 20 hours a week)