Accounting & Finance

There is a huge range of opportunities within accountancy services spanning across all sectors, with almost every organisation in the world requiring individuals with a qualification in accountancy, therefore, it is one of the most useful skills to have. We offer a range of courses from SCQF Level 5 up to Level 8 (HND). These courses are designed to prepare you for employment and further study within this exciting industry.

Students will be given the opportunity to gain exemptions from accredited qualifications needed to be a practicing accountant, such as CIMA, ACCA and AAT.

As an accountancy student at West Lothian College, you will benefit from our strong links with local employers and organisations.

We know that not all learning takes place within a classroom or college setting. Students benefit from our excellent links with local employers and related organisations, by hearing from industry speakers with a wealth of knowledge of the sector, visiting different organisations and settings and taking part in sessions with professional accountancy bodies including CIMA/ACCA/AAT).

Gillian Thomson returned to education to study HNC Accountancy, and she talks about what she enjoys about the course, and what you can expect to learn if you apply.

Careers in Accounting & Finance

A career in accountancy is varied and exciting, with a huge range of opportunities and specialisms open to you spanning areas such as Global jobs and graduate jobs

Having the skills to be strategic and able to think analytically enables you to adapt to any challenges you may face to be successful in an accountancy role.

Successful completion of your course qualifies you to work in positions including:

Management Accountant
Private Practice Accountant
Public Finance Accountant
Accounting Technician
Bookmaker
Financial Advisor
Financial Accountant
Investment Analyst
Investment Banker
Banking Customer Service Advisor

Our previous students have gone into employment with HMRC, the National Grid, West Lothian Council and NHS Scotland, with others progressing onto further study at Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University.