QQI Level 5 Bookkeeping
(Manual and Computerised)

LOCATION:

Onsite at Bishopstown Campus.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Bookkeeping (Manual and Computerised).

INTRODUCTION:

Enhance your career with our QQI Level 5 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Manual and Computerised). This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to manage bookkeeping functions effectively within any organisation.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Bookkeeping Fundamentals:
  Prepare sales, purchase, bank lodgements, bank payments, petty cash books, and VAT forms. Learn to create and register a company, set up VAT rates, bank accounts, ledgers, customer and supplier accounts, and product details.
• Document Entry:
  Enter documents such as sales, purchase, bank lodgements, bank payments, petty cash, and invoices. Each learner will prepare books and accounts both manually and using Sage Accounts software.
• Terminology and Systems:
  Explain key terminology associated with bookkeeping records and outline the advantages and disadvantages of computerised versus manual systems.
• Books of First Entry:
  Complete the books of first entry with appropriate VAT and departmental analysis from various source documents.
• Ledger Posting and Trial Balance:
  Post information from daybooks to ledgers and extract a trial balance at the end of an accounting period.
• Bank Reconciliation and VAT Returns:
  Prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement and end-of-period VAT Return as per Revenue Commissioners’ requirements.
• Payroll Processing:
  Explain key payroll terminology, process payroll using manual and computerised systems, and handle various tax systems and deductions.
• Tax Forms and Legislation:
  Prepare mid-year and year-end tax forms, assess tax liability, and analyze the impact of legislative changes on personal tax and take-home pay.

COURSE DELIVERY:

This course is delivered remotely using live online classes. The end of course examination takes place on site in Bishopstown Campus.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants apply online on www.fetchcourses.ie 

CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.

Those from outside the EEA or Common Travel Area must provide evidence ot Stamp Four status to undertake this course.

FUNDING:

This course is fully funded for those in employment, under Skills to Advance.

FAQs:

How much does the course cost?
Course Fees are covered under the Skills to Advance initiative.

What hours are involved?
This course usually runs part time, one evening a week over a number of weeks.

How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed through continuous assesment and examination.

Is there work experience?
No, there is no work experience on this short programme.