Overview
Overview of the course
Our level 2 ICB certificate is designed to teach you all the basics, from the principles of double-entry, to producing period-end trial balances. Level three will improve upon your fundamental bookkeeping skills, teaching you how to produce a VAT return, control the sales and purchase ledgers, as well as process final accounts for different types of businesses such as partnerships and not-for-profits. Finally, our level 3 diploma in payroll management will give you a comprehensive overview of the different elements of the payroll system, such as PAYE, NICs, as well as pensions and deductions. The fastest route to obtain member status as an ICB bookkeeper!
This Bookkeeping, Accounts and Payroll bundle includes three ICB accredited courses, with an incredible 25% saving on your course fees
After completing these qualifications, you can offer bookkeeping and payroll services to any business, including sole traders, partnerships, and charities. What’s more, you’ll receive a free 12-month student membership to the ICB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers), as well as 6 months’ free access to SageOne.
Not interested in payroll, and only want to learn to core components of bookkeeping to attain member status with the ICB? Check out our ICB Member Bookkeeping Bundle.
What you'll learn
Our Bookkeeping, Accounts and Payroll ICB Bundle includes the following three courses:
- ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
- ICB Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts
- ICB Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management
Find out the latest details about the course content on the specific product pages.
Extra info
Awarding Body
Specialising in Bookkeeping courses, The ICB need no introduction, they are the biggest institution of its kind in the world. Effortlessly and professionally maintaining the high standards of bookkeeping as a profession.
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Course Outcome
At the end of this course bundle, you will receive 3 certificates (one per course). You will also be able to obtain full membership to the ICB and practice as a bookkeeper.
How is this course assessed or examined?
As this bundle is made up of 3 courses, each course will be assessed accordingly:
ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
The three assessments (A1, A2 & A3) are to be taken in the order listed above. Successful candidates will need to pass all three assessments to gain the full qualification and these exams are taken via The ICB portal on your computer at home.
To sit these exams, there will be an additional cost per exam:
Mock exam: £15 per exam
Live exams: £75 per exam
ICB Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts
At the end of each unit, you’ll be given an assignment that will be marked by your personal tutor. You’ll also need to pass exams to gain this qualification – M4, M5, M6, and M7 can all be taken via the ICB portal at home. Finally, you’ll take the M8 exam, which is a synoptic assessment covering all aspects of bookkeeping. You can take the exam in a local Pearson Vue test centre, which is often in the same building as local driving test centres.
Alternatively, you sit your exams remotely from home. This M8 exam will be a mix of multiple-choice and data-entry questions. You’ll need to pass all your assessments to complete your qualification.
There will be an additional cost to sit your exams:
Mock exams - £15 each
Live exams - £75 each
ICB Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management
There is one assessment (P3). Successful candidates will need to pass just this one online assessment to gain the full qualification and this exam is taken via The ICB portal on your computer at home.
There will be an additional cost to sit your exams:
Mock exams - £15 each
Live exams - £75 each
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.
