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Graduate with a Financial Assistant / Computerized Accounting diploma in 26 weeks!
Learn the computerized accounting skills you need to start a rewarding career in finance.
As a Financial Assistant, you can make a valuable contribution in the financial industry. Primary tasks may include processing bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures.
Oxford College’s Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting diploma program will provide you with knowledge of accounting principles and practices specific to the Canadian marketplace. You will receive hands-on training in manual and computerized accounting systems and industry software.
Invaluable Financial Skills
Areas of focus of the Assistant/Computerized Accounting program include:
Microsoft Office Applications
QuickBooks
Bookkeeping
Computerized Accounting
Word Processing and Spreadsheets
Ethics and Professionalism
Communication Skills
Become Qualified in Financial Assisting and Computerized Accounting
You will also have to prepare cost analysis reports for other departments and be responsible for the day-to-day operations in financial institutions.
Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting annual salary*
$53,331
Median Annual Salary*
90%
Employment Rate*
- Graduates hired by financial institutions, investment firms & mortgage offices
- Training in QuickBooks & Microsoft Office Applications
- Advance into Financial Planning, Staff Accounting, Financial Analysis and much more!
*Employment Rate based on 2022 contactable Oxford College graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca
Salary source for financial aid officers in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $35,963 to the highest 10% of workers earning $83,491.
Flexible Program Options
Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. At Oxford College, we offer flexible class schedules including Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekend sessions. We also offer flexible learning options (Online, Hybrid and In-person) for many of our programs.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!
Countless Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, you may find employment as a Financial Assistant in a variety of interesting settings, including:
- Public and Private Businesses
- Retail Industries
- Corporations
- Bookkeeping and Tax Services
- Banks
- Financial Institutions
- Trust Companies
- Investment Firms
- Mortgage Offices
Program details
Launch a new career path in just 26 weeks with Oxford College’s Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting program!
With our Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting program, you could be exploring new career opportunities with financial institutions, financial trusts, investment firms, mortgage offices, banks and more in under six months.
Our program prepares you to manage the day-to-day tasks in a financial department and help businesses accurately manage financial transactions, data, reports and statements.
You will learn to manage administrative duties such as:
- Recording data
- Assisting with general bookkeeping
- Creating and setting budgets
- Preparing spreadsheets
- Checking records and reports for accuracy
- Preparing receipts, vouchers and invoices, and assisting with audits when necessary
You will receive hands-on training in QuickBooks as well as Microsoft Office applications and lay the groundwork for an exciting and fast-paced career path in finance and accounting.
Our Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting program has flexible start dates, so you can get started as soon as you’re ready. You will learn from instructors who are experienced in their field and provide career-focused training in a small, supportive classes. You will also have access to our ongoing career services, which includes resume and cover letter writing assistance, job search strategies and networking tips.
Course Listings: Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting
- GEES 106 – Essential Skills I
- GEES 107 – Essential Skills II
- GEES 108 – Essential Skills III
- BABK 100 – Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting: Level I
- BABK 200 – Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting: Level II
- BAIA 100 – Intermediate Accounting
- ITWP 100 – Word Processing with MS Word
- ITSS 101 – Spreadsheets with MS Excel: Level I
- ITSS 201 – Spreadsheets with MS Excel: Level II
- BACA 100 – Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks
- BASI 106 – Simply Accounting
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD) OR Mature Student Status with Wonderlic
Why Choose Oxford College?
Career-Focused Education
All of the diploma programs are designed for long-term careers in high-growth industries, offering you superior fast-track education
Expert Instructors
Our faculty consists of experienced and well-trained staff, who will give you industry-relevant knowledge along with your career training
Modern Facilities
The state-of-the-art classrooms and labs are compliant with industry standards and allow for an emphasis on practical training
Easy Campus Access
All our six campuses are located along transit hubs making travel easy and conveniences accessible.
Flexible Start Dates
Flexible program start dates allow you to plan and begin your new career training at any time
Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. We have dedicated staff who can assist you with the Financial Aid process
Testimonials
“ As per the instructors, the saying holds true that a good school is a reflection of the quality of the instructors and faculty, in the same way, a good student is a testimonial or a true reflection of the instructors he or she has gone through. Oxford College instructors are excellent and this has been demonstrated over and again as true excellence and genuine care in your correspondences. “
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