Accounting & Financial Services
Credit Controller and Assistant Bookkeeper Short Course
The Credit Controller/Assistant Bookkeeper Short Course gives you the essential skills to work in credit control and basic bookkeeping. You learn how credit processes work, how to monitor overdue accounts, and how to support a business in managing credit risk. It is a practical starting point for finance roles where accuracy and financial discipline are crucial.
You also develop core bookkeeping abilities, including recording income and receipts, processing payments, preparing ledger and trial balances, maintaining financial records, and working with general ledger accounts. The course covers VAT calculations, statutory returns, and key workplace computer skills, giving you a clear path into entry level finance positions.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
Programme Summary
Programme Name
Credit Controller/Assistant Bookkeeper
Programme Type
Short Learning Programme
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Credits
Non-credit Bearing
Duration
6 Months (full-time) or 1 Year (part-time)
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
- Introduction to PC*
- Windows*
- Word Processing*
- Spreadsheets*
- General Office Practice*
- Introduction to Business Accounting
- Principles of Credit Control*
- Practical Bookkeeping 1
- Practical Bookkeeping 2
*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.
**Formative Assessments are for practice purposes in order to prepare for the Summative Assessment. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A supplementary Summative Assessment opportunity is available and will be charged for.
- Ability to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
- Ability to implement the principles of controlling credit within a business
- Ability to record income and receipts
- Ability to make and record payments
- Ability to prepare ledger balances and an initial trial balance
- Ability to maintain financial records and prepare general ledger accounts
- Ability to perform VAT calculations and complete returns
- Ability to record business transactions
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAMME / BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued:
- A Boston Short Learning Programme Credit Controller/Assistant Bookkeeper