Digital Skills Bootcamp

Accountancy for Beginners Skills Bootcamp

**There are currently no additional start dates past July 2023. If you would like to be kept up to date about relevant alternative options, you can submit an enquiry form below**

Get to grips with what it’s like to work as an accountant with this brand new course backed and funded by the UK Government. Gain a nationally recognised qualification and start your accountancy career journey in just 12 weeks!

With changes to working practices, the role of an accountant has become much broader, with analytical skills, commercial awareness, and business partnering all representing key responsibilities within an organisation. The Accountancy for Beginners Skills Bootcamp is perfect for those who are switching careers or getting started in the professional world, as the programme helps to develop the fundamental principles and working practises of accountancy-based roles.

A free online accounting course, the Skills Bootcamp will give learners the ability to confidently understand the documents, terminology, and technical skills required as an accountant, with an end goal of being eligible for career progression opportunities – whether onto an apprenticeship, into full time employment, or into a new role.

Entry requirements:

Candidates must be 19+ (as of the 31st of August 2022)
Right to live and work in the UK
Candidates are required to own working IT equipment and have stable internet connection

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At a glance

Relevant to

Unemployed and employed learners considering a career in accountancy

Entry requirements

19+ (as of the 31^stof August 2022), UK residents and access to IT equipment

Type

Digital Skills Bootcamp

Standard

Entry level accountants

Level

Level 3 Accountancy Skills Programme

Format/Modality

Virtual delivery

Duration

12 weeks

Geography

Nationwide

Cost

Free for learners, government funded

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Programme outcomes

For learners

The Accountancy for Beginners Skills Bootcamp will enable you to learn the fundamental skills and responsibilities you will need to work in an accountancy role including bookkeeping, financial statements, spreadsheets, and accountancy tools. If you are looking to get a flavour of an accountancy role, this bootcamp will provide a true introduction into the position, develop your confidence, and help you to progress into higher level learning programmes or entry-level positions.

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Learning topics

Learning journey overview

During this course you will cover the following subject areas:

Introduction to finance and accountancy
Bookkeeping
Budgets and costs
Financial statements
Cash
Core accountancy tools
Spreadsheets
CV writing and interview preparation
Professional ethics
Communication and remote presentation skills

Presentation and simulation

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The big picture

The demand for
Accountancy skills

Understanding the latest skills and responsibilities is imperative to an aspiring accountant. The pandemic has accelerated the need for these core skillsets as we continue to work in a remote or hybrid manner, with technology and systems increasingly at the core of most business operations.

36%

Studies show 36% salary increase for digitally capable employees

90%

90% of our in-situ Bootcamp learners have secured a new role or additional responsibilities within 6 months of course completion

83%

Babington received a Customer Satisfaction rate of 83% for academic year 2020/21

72%

In a recent study by ACCA, 72% of CFO respondents indicated that the role was increasing or significantly increasing in the wake of the pandemic

Why choose Babington?

Supercharge your career

Acquire the fundamental skills to kick-start your career in accounting
Develop professional excellence and personal confidence and capability
Virtual delivery with interactive resources and webinars

Dedicated support and guidance from tutors
Access to further free learning
Options to connect with top UK employers

Accountancy for Beginners Skills Bootcamp

At a glance

Programme outcomes

For learners

Key topics

End point assessment (EPA)

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