Accounting, Business and Management

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Our Accounting, Business and Management courses are designed to train a good head for numbers, an understanding of marketing and develop natural leadership skills.

Guest lectures delivered by industry-based speakers, enterprise challenges, and visits to related organisations will enhance your knowledge of the world of business, tourism management, enterprise and finance.

Our Accounting courses offer you the opportunity to develop bookkeeping skills with local businesses, gaining experience in an accountancy environment. We also have fantastic links with the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, local accountancy firms, and awarding bodies.

In our Business and Management course, you will cover business law, how to manage a team, and understand contemporary business practices. Upon successful completion of this course, you could go into self-employment, join a business start-up, or enrol on a graduate scheme.

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Study Accounting, Business and Management

“I worked as an Accountant and Company Auditor for 10 years prior to teaching – this was in the Medical Industry and Private Training Industry. I decided to teach to offer my knowledge to others, and have been teaching for seven years.”

Conal White Curriculum Team Leader in Accounting

FUTURE CAREERS IN ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

The accounting, business and management sector is ideal for those who are organised and have an interest in budget management and marketing.

Finance Officer

Average salary - £19,500 to £34,000*

Finance Officers help to manage the finances of an organisation by keeping track of its income and controlling its spending.

Day to day tasks*

Record financial transactions on computer systems
Produce financial forecasts
Deal with payroll, invoices, expenses and VAT
Resolve payment questions for external contractors
Carry out financial audits
Create budget reports and present reports to managers

Working environments*

You could work in an office.

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Retail Manager

Average salary - £20,000 to £60,000*

Retail managers look after stores, motivate staff to achieve sales targets, organise promotional events and monitor industry trends.

Day to day tasks*

Manage and motivate teams to increase sales
Oversee recruitment and training of staff
Keep track of stock and ordering
Organise sales promotions and in-store events
Deal with queries, complaints and feedback from customers
Analyse sales figures and forecast future sales
Maintain awareness of market trends and monitor competitors
Control budgets and costs
Provide reports to senior company executives

Working environments*

You could work at a store or in an office.

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

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

Communication | Management | Customer Service | Sales | Detail Orientated

**Information from EMSI 2024

What our students say

“I enjoy learning alongside a diverse group of people and being able to study whilst allowing me to accommodate for my other commitments”

Adele Mitchell ACCA (FIA) Diploma in Accounting and Business Level 4

“The tutors create a great support network, and everybody is really helpful. I get to learn new things and meet new people.”

Natalie Jarvis Accounting and Business Student