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Are you detail-oriented, a whizz with all things data, or a self-proclaimed 'numbers person'?
Bookkeeping is a rewarding profession that’s always in demand, combining analytical skills with real-world impact. Choose from our range of globally-recognised qualifications and gain the skills you need to start building your career in finance.
Bookkeeping involves keeping accurate, up-to-date, and detailed records of a business’s financial transactions.
A bookkeepers responsibilities will often include:
You’ll be invaluable to your clients’ businesses, producing reports that provide insight into the company's performance and health. With the help of your financial records, businesses can measure performance, identify issues, and make informed financial decisions.
In your role as a bookkeeper, you’ll not only record the financial transactions of an organisation, but also perform day-to-day tasks like processing payroll, paying bills and recording invoices.
This differs from accounting which handles longer-term reporting and forecasting, but both roles are equally as essential to any modern business.
Whether you’re considering a career-change into the world of finance, or you’re an experienced bookkeeper looking to sharpen your skills, our range of courses offer exactly what you need to take that next step.
Our courses stretch from Level 1 awards that ease you into the basics, all the way up to advanced Level 3 certificates. Our range also includes bundled packages where you can save by combining disciplines (e.g. Bookkeeping and Payroll) or certification levels.
With our adaptable study options, you have the total freedom of flexible learning; choose between online materials or paper-based study packs and say goodbye to the hassle of commuting!
Our courses are carefully crafted to offer a structured and progressive learning experience. You'll gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in fundamental areas such as:
Our bookkeeping courses go beyond basic number-crunching. They equip you with the skills, confidence, and credentials to be an excellent bookkeeper. Here's how we set you up for success and what makes our courses stand out:
Flexible learning: Our courses are designed to adapt to your schedule. You can learn at your own pace from anywhere, at any time, giving you the flexibility to balance your studies with your personal and professional life.
Expert tutor support: Benefit from unlimited 1-1 tutor support from subject specialists in the bookkeeping field.
Industry-recognised qualifications: Our courses are accredited by globally-recognised, respected bodies in the field of finance and bookkeeping:
Having one of these esteemed qualifications will significantly boost your finance career and open doors. As part of our programme, you’ll also gain access to expert careers and CV advice, to ensure you’re well-positioned to capitalise on these qualifications.
At Open Study College, you’re part of a supportive community. Our dedicated tutors are always available to guide you through every step of your course. They will be on hand to provide encouragement and answer any questions, no matter how small. Your tutor will be at the end of an email at all times.
Another way that we help our learners achieve their goals is through offering a free CV critique service. We’ve partnered with a specialist to provide expert advice on your CV that will help you stand out and set you in the best stead to achieve a role in bookkeeping.
Our careers experts have also compiled thorough guides to help you navigate your career journey, and understand the necessary skills and qualifications required for specific roles. Read our guide on how to get into bookkeeping here.
The path to becoming a qualified bookkeeper is more accessible than you might think. Many employers accept candidates with good numeracy skills and a solid understanding of basic bookkeeping principles and our foundational courses can equip you with this essential knowledge.
Having recognised certifications, especially a level 2 or 3 award, can significantly boost your credibility and career prospects.
While self-teaching is possible, following a structured course ensures you cover all essential topics in a logical order, without missing crucial information.
Bookkeeping practices and regulations change frequently and our up-to-date curriculum ensures that you're learning the most current information and techniques. Plus, bookkeeping isn't just theory – it's about applying knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our course content offers practical exercises to help you gain hands-on experience.
While self-taught skills are valuable, many employers prefer or require certified bookkeepers. Our courses lead to recognised qualifications that can give you a competitive edge in the job market.
We understand that everyone’s requirements are unique, so we offer a range of course durations. Level 3 courses take longer to complete than level 2, for example.
No, bookkeeping is the first part of the accounting process, but this does mean that the work of bookkeepers and accountants often overlaps. While bookkeeping focuses on recording and organising financial data, accounting will interpret and present that data. They are both vital assets to a business, but provide support in different stages of the financial cycle.
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We are delighted that you are considering joining us to study and take pleasure in welcoming you to our family.
Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance learning colleges. We provide professionally recognised bookkeeping courses that enable you to study at your own pace, in your own environment either online or via printed materials sent to your home.
We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable education specialists that can help you choose the right bookkeeping qualifications for you.
Over the past 17 years we’ve enrolled over 130,000 people on courses that have improved their education and their career prospects!
Our education specialists can answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options and get you enrolled over the telephone.
As a family-founded college, we think of our learners as extended members of our family. We’re all here to help you achieve your goals in life, whatever they may be.
If you’d like to speak to an education specialist about our online bookkeeping courses, simply complete the form here and you’ll get a call back at the requested time.
