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ACCA (FIA) Diploma in Accounting and Business

The ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business is the highest level of ACCA’s Foundation in Accounting suite of qualifications.

This course provides a solid platform for progression onto the Final Chartered papers.

Completion of the qualification and two research modules allows students to apply for the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) status. This emphasises professional insight and attainment.

All members of the teaching team have worked in the industry and are nationally-recognised as an outstanding provider of accountancy tuition. We have great links with the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, local accountancy firms and the awarding bodies and national publications.

  • Financial Accounting (FFA/FA)
  • Management Accounting (FMA/MA)
  • Financial Accountant in Business (FAB/AB)

  • AAT/ACCA Levels 2 and 3 or extensive relevant professional experience in an accounting function

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.

Upon successful completion of this course you could go into employment as a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Payroll Officer, Senior Accounts Clerk, Financial Analyst or Ledger Supervisor.

“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”

Jacob Hunter - FLEX student
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
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We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

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Start an exciting career in Business

The business sector is ideal if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for enterprise.

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HR Officer

Average salary - £24,200*

Human Resources (HR) Officers hire employees, help develop their careers and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.

Day-to-day tasks:

Assisting with recruiting new employees, keeping employee records updated, organising training and development for employees, promoting equality and health and safety and advising on pay negotiations and employment law.**

Working environments:

Office settings or from home.

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Marketing Manager

Average salary - £29,900*

Marketing Managers review company marketing activity and plan and develop product promotion, brand management and integrated communications marketing plans.

Day-to-day tasks:

Create marketing and social media strategies, manage a team of marketing employees, plan and manage the launch of new products and services, set budgets and timelines, oversee campaign content and communications, organise and attend events and create reports.**

Working environments:

Office settings or at a client’s business.

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the business sector include*:

  • Communication
  • Management
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Orientated

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