
National Certificate: Bookkeeping
This programme that covers essential financial accounting and bookkeeping skills, including the preparation of financial statements and the use of accounting software. It is a valuable qualification for individuals looking to pursue a career in accounting or finance.
Course Date
Mid February 2024
Course Duration
12 months
NQF
Level 3 (SAQA ID: 58375)
Credits
120
Course Description
This programme that covers essential financial accounting and bookkeeping skills, including the preparation of financial statements and the use of accounting software. It is a valuable qualification for individuals looking to pursue a career in accounting or finance.
Requirements
- Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent.
- You must be at least 16 years old.
- English Proficient.
- Basic computer literacy.
Subjects
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
- Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns (PMSR)
- Computerised Bookkeeping (CPBK)
- Business Literacy (BUSL)
What will I learn to do?
- Monthly bookkeeping to trial balance (manual and computerised).
- Disclose profit and financial position.
- Reconcile suppliers.
- Inventory and bank statements.
- Calculate PAYE/ UIF/SDL.
- Payroll tax and other deductions.
- EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, IRP6 and IT3a documents.
- VAT returns.
What can my job be?
Junior Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Reconciliation Clerk, Payroll Clerk or Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk.
Learning pathway
Level 2 – Senior Bookkeeper
Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping
NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 58376)