Accounting & Payroll Administration Level 2

Business & Computing

Accounting & Payroll Administration Level 2 (V4567E)

What are the Course Details?
This is a one year course that develops skills in the fields of accountancy and payroll administration. It focuses on the initial qualities, knowledge and understanding that would be required within an accounts and payroll office.

The qualification is awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians, the country's leading authority on accountancy education. The AAT is sponsored and supported by the Chartered Accountancy Professional Bodies.


Is the Course for Me?
This course is suitable for those studying in preparation for employment in the fields of accountancy and/or payroll. The course provides an opportunity to begin studying for professional accountancy qualifications.


What will I Learn?
The course is split into three areas:


Accounting - 4 units of study
This area covers the basics of producing and recording sales, dealing with purchases and recording the movement of cash. All leading to the production of a trial balance.


Payroll - 3 units of study
This area covers the functions of calculating an individual's gross pay, Income Tax and National Insurance, dealing with any further deductions and producing net pay. What is needed to start a new employee and what happens when they leave.


Working Environment - 3 units of study
This area covers the use of computers within a workplace, the essentials of health and safety and how individuals make themselves effective in the working environment.


How will I Learn?
Learning will take place in a modern, practical way through research, exercise and activities.


How will I be Assessed?
Each unit of study is tested by the means of a work based scenario, this is set by the Association of Accounting Technicians. At the end of the year there are two external examinations, again set by the AAT.

There are regular tutorials and feedback sessions with the members of the course staff to ensure that individuals are progressing with their studies without problems.


What Enrichments are Available?
Learners are able to select enrichment activities that match their timetable and suit their own interests.


Are there any Trips or Visits?
A variety of trips and visits will be notified during the academic year as appropriate to the course.


Is there any Work Experience?
Opportunity for work experience will be identified in the year in an appropriate working environment.


What can I Progress to?
Successful completion of this one year course allows for progression on to the part-time Level 3 AAT course whilst in work for those wishing to follow an accountancy route, or onto the full-time Level 3 Business course for those wishing to generalise. Ultimately, leading to higher education courses, HND, degrees and Chartered Accountancy professional membership exams.


Course Code
V4567E


Award Level
Level 2


AwardBody

Duration
1 years