The ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business is the highest level of ACCA’s Foundation in Accounting (FIA) suite of qualifications. The course is made up of your first 3 Chartered examinations and provides a solid platform for progression onto the Final Applied Skills Chartered examination papers at Levels 5, 6 and 7.
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, all of whom support the work we are doing with future accountants.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
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.
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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 2022/23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“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.”
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The business sector is ideal if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for enterprise.
Human Resources (HR) Officers hire employees, help develop their careers and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.
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.**
Office settings or from home.
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Marketing Managers review company marketing activity and plan and develop product promotion, brand management and integrated communications marketing plans.
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.**
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*:
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