• Access Duration: 12 Months 
• Awarded by: ATHE   
• Type: Diploma 
• Credit Value: 60 
• GLH: 240 
• TQT: 600 
• Qualification Level: 5 
• Qualification Number: 610/3311/X 
• Ofqual Regulated Qualification 
• Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification 

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. 
• Analyse financial statements using ratio analysis to inform business decision-making. 
• Evaluate various sources of long-term finance for organisational capital requirements. 
• Apply investment appraisal techniques to evaluate decisions and make justified recommendations. 
• Analyse an organisation’s financial risks and apply models for capital costs. 
• Interpret financial statements to make justified recommendations for process improvements. 

• Accounts Managers 
• Finance Officers 
• Tax Advisers 
• Payroll Administrators 
• Audit Assistants 
• Financial Analysts 
• Trainee Accountants 
• Accounts Assistants 
• Credit Controllers 
• Bookkeepers 
• Budget Officers 

The ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Accounting develops your expertise in crucial areas like financial reporting and financial management. This qualification is designed to elevate your career, preparing you for roles that require sharp analytical skills and managerial oversight.  

Explore potential career paths along with their average UK salary (based on Glassdoor UK). 

• Financial Controller: £77,000 
• Finance Business Partner: £68,000 
• Finance Manager: £65,000 
• Management Accountant: £55,000 
• Financial Analyst: £52,000 
• Tax Advisor: £48,000 
• Assistant Accountant: £32,000 
• Accounts Assistant: £27,000 

• This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. 
• For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following: 
  • ATHE Level 4 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Accounting. 
  • Other related level 4 subjects such as the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management. 
  • Other equivalent international qualifications. 
• A good standard of written and spoken English to the recommended proficiency. If English is not your first language, the following is recommended: 
  • IELTS 5.5 
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above 
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49 

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Written Assignments: The assessment for this qualification is conducted through assignments, with no examinations. These assignments allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. You can achieve a Pass, Merit, or Distinction for each unit based on the quality of your submitted work. To achieve a Pass, all learning outcomes for the unit must be met. Each unit grade (Pass, Merit, or Distinction) is worth a specific number of points. These points are then accumulated from all your unit results to determine the final grade for your overall qualification (Pass 180–215 points, Merit 216–269 points, Distinction 270 points). 

Internal Marking and Feedback: All completed assignments are marked internally within South London College. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor, which will support your learning and improvement. 

Assessor Support: You will have comprehensive access to support from assessors via various channels including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats. 

For further details or any specific questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button below to get in touch with us. 

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway: 

• Step 01: ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting  
• Step 02: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance 
• Step 03: Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance or Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

Alternative Progression Pathways; 

• ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management  
• IFA Direct Programme for professional body membership  

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.  

RQF 

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is the system used in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to standardise qualifications by their level and size. Regulated by bodies like Ofqual, the RQF ensures qualifications are consistent and easily understood by learners, employers, and universities. All qualifications on the framework are approved by a recognised awarding body. 

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