Computerised Accounts (8989)

Last Updated: 28 Nov 2024
The Level 1/2/3 Award in Computerised Accounts (8989-01/02/03) aims to: meet the needs of candidates who work or want to work in job roles such as Accounting technicians, Accounts/Finance clerks, Private practice accountants.
 
These qualifications allow learners to develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the accounting sector, they can also contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the related Level 2 Certificate and 3 Diploma in Accounting (7437).
The Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounts is designed for learners seeking a first qualification in the practical use of computerised accounts with a view to entry into employment or to gain skills using this application in their current role. It would be useful for learners to have an understanding of the terms used in basic book-keeping.

The Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounts is aimed at learners seeking  broad experience in using computerised accounts software and to enhance their competence, allowing them to use the application independently for routine activities. It is also aimed at those who want to enter employment in a computerised accounts environment.

The Level 3 Award in Computerised Accounts will provide learners who are competent users of accounting software the skills required by today’s business for the preparation and monitoring of financial data, allowing them to act independently to deal with more unfamiliar activities.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • International

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Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

For each of these qualifications, you will be required to complete a City & Guilds set and marked test. This will consist of practical tasks.

Which level is right for me?

Level 1
The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to operate computerised accounts software to carry out routine accounting tasks. These will include being able to create accounts, processing accounting information in respect of the sales and purchase ledger, understanding how to use batch control sheets and being able to produce accounting reports such as trial balance, customer activity reports and supplier details reports.

Level 2
The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to carry out everyday operational aspects of computerised accounts. These include processing accounting transactions, producing customer and supplier documentation and producing reports such as aged creditor analysis and sales day book summaries for management purposes.

Level 3
The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to carry out everyday operational parts of computerised accounting, involving the interpretation and processing of both routine and non-routine transactions, together with the production of accounting reports such as profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

The qualifications provide knowledge related to the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

  • City & Guilds Level 1-3 Award in Business Finance
  • City & Guilds Level 1-3 Award Book-keeping and Accounts
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Occupations accessible to the individual will depend on the industry chosen.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

These qualifications are designed for individuals wanting to enter or progress in the field of computerised accounts. It helps learners develop competence in the practical use of computerised accounts software to produce accurate, professional and well-presented accounts employing an appropriate range of accounting services.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Level 1

The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to operate computerised accounts software to carry out routine accounting tasks. These will include being able to create accounts, processing accounting information in respect of the sales and purchase ledger, understanding how to use batch control sheets and being able to produce accounting reports such as trial balance, customer activity reports and supplier details reports.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

  • City & Guilds Level 1-2 Award in Business Finance
  • City & Guilds Level 1-2 Award Book-keeping and Accounts
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (7437-02)

Occupations accessible to the individual will depend on the industry chosen.

Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounts (8989-01)
Last Registration Date: 30 Jun 2025

Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounts

  • Accreditation No: 500/4293/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 3 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30 - 30 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 30 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £32.80 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2

The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to carry out everyday operational aspects of computerised accounts. These include processing accounting transactions, producing customer and supplier documentation and producing reports such as aged creditor analysis and sales day book summaries for management purposes.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

The qualifications provide knowledge related to the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

  • City & Guilds Level 2-3 Award in Business Finance
  • City & Guilds Level 2-3 Award Book-keeping and Accounts
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
  • Intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting

Occupations accessible to the individual will depend on the industry chosen.

Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounts (8989-02)
Last Registration Date: 30 Jun 2025

Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounts

  • Accreditation No: 500/4292/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 4 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30 - 30 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 40 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £35.70 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

8989 Level 1

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8989 Level 2

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8989 Level 3

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