Business, Law & Accounting

A 'number' of reasons why this course could be for you - A Level Accounting is a two year course which successfully supports students in starting to build their careers in Accounting, Finance and Business. A number of our previous students have moved on to world-class study. You will learn how to prepare and analyse key financial statements, and how to offer solutions to different types of business. This will equip you will key employability skills such as problem solving, using initiative and perseverance.

The Legal System, Criminal Law, Law Making and the Law of Tort. 'Judge' for yourself... A Level Law is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as Civil Law and Criminal Law. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including Law and Criminology.

Read our A Level Business Portfolio below and invest 2 years studying at Runshaw. A Level Business Studies is a two year course which encompasses a range of different topics which will help to prepare you for further education or entering the world of work. Previous students of the course who we have welcomed back for our A-Level Business Future’s Week event have all confirmed how studying A Level Business equipped them with the knowledge, skills & behaviours needed to be able to succeed at university or on the first step of their new career ladder.

Read our T Level Business Portfolio below and invest 2 years studying at Runshaw and working on placement. T Levels are a fresh and exciting alternative to A Levels as they offer a work focussed experience which combines academic study of the highest quality with practical industry related skills. In addition, T Levels include a mandatory placement of 315 hours minimum, typically completed across 45 days, that has been built into the course to further develop individual skills.

Learn about the important elements of enterprise in the world of business. Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Enterprise in the Business World, Finance, Marketing and Team Building in Business. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the Level 3 Business course.

Over a two year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Project Management and Leadership Skills.  Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in the business sector. Develop a real understanding of what is involved, both theoretically and practically, in becoming an effective business professional.

An Apprenticeship in accounting will enable you to actively participate in the running of a business by learning and assisting with its financial activities, such as invoicing, sales ledgers, taxes and payroll as well as processing these transactions on the digital software used by the organisation you work for. You will initially begin as an assistant accountant and help a business plan and manage their money, so you must be methodical, efficient, and discreet at all times. You are likely to be office based and working in a finance department as part of a larger organisation, or in a small accountancy firm. This will give you exposure to a number of other businesses and offers good opportunities for both career and study progression. You will also be awarded with a Level 3 AAT Certificate in Accounting.

Individuals in the role of Professional Accounting will have responsibility for creating, and / or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual’s knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard digital accounting systems and processes. This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, HMRC or the accounting function of a business or other organisation.

A Business Administration Apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, experience and essential skills required to enable the smooth day-to-day running of a business or organisation. You will learn and be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, such as record and document production, emails and answering phone calls. These duties will require you to work as both an individual or as part of a team. You will engage with different parts of your chosen organisation along with internal and external customers which will help you develop a wide range of valuable skills such as IT proficiency, communication, initiative and problem solving.

An Accounts/Finance Assistant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance department within a business. The Accounts/Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with junior book keeping and accounting duties. An Accounts/Finance Assistant’s work could include basic bookkeeping activities working with digital software such as Xero or Quickbooks, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry. Accounts/Finance Assistants can work in almost any sector.