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Ideal Schools
Ideal Schools specialise in home study (distance learning) training in Bookkeeping and Accounting subjects including computerised bookkeeping and Payroll Management courses.

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AAT Courses
AAT Qualified Bookkeeper (AATQB)

AAT Accounting Technician
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AAT Courses
The AAT work across the globe with around 130,000 members in more than 90 countries. Members are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world, including students, people already working in accountancy and self-employed business owners.

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Why Ideal Schools
ICB Bookkeeping Courses
ICB Self Employment Course Packages

ICB Level 2 Certificate - Associate Membership (AICB)

ICB Level 3 Certificate - Full Membership (MICB)

ICB Level 3 Diploma Options

ICB Level 4 Certificate - Fellow Membership & CPD Options
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Courses
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) was established to provide a series of professional qualifications which reflect the needs of businesses and the aspirations of people seeking to enter the profession. It exists to represent bookkeepers at all levels to promote the professionalism of bookkeepers to businesses, government and the general public.

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CPD/Sage Courses
CPD Courses
Sage Courses
Sage Courses
SAGE is acknowledged as such a leading accounting software package, easy to operate and wide in use.

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Bookkeeping Career
Bookkeeping Career & Support
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Offices

Manchester
8-10 Dutton Street
Manchester
M3 1LE
Tel: 0141 248 5200

Glasgow
60 St. Enoch Square
Glasgow
G1 4AG
Tel: 0141 248 5200

Email: admin@idealschools.co.uk

Free Advice Line: 0800 028 1404
Tel: 0141 248 5200

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The following members of staff have years of experience in offering support and advice to those wishing to embark on a bookkeeping career. Please contact any one of us if you need any help in deciding what is the best course option for you.

Al Vanden Akker – Principal / Tutor - Email: al@idealschools.co.uk

Brian McVean – Course Advisor / Tutor - Email: brian@idealschools.co.uk

Scot Roberts– Course Co-ordinator / Tutor - Email: scot@idealschools.co.uk

Sheila Hamilton - Admin Support - Email: sheila@idealschools.co.uk

Jo Tester-Wilson (MICB PM Dip.) - Tutor - Email: jo@idealschools.co.uk
Practising Bookkeeper & Career Advice Specialist

Leisa Turnbull (MICB PM Dip.)- Tutor - Email: leisa@idealschools.co.uk
Practising Bookkeeper & Career Advice Specialist

Eszter Petrinovics (MA MICB PM Dip.) - Tutor - Email: eszter@idealschools.co.uk
Practising Bookkeeper & Career Advice Specialist

Please either contact us directly using the information opposite or complete the form below with your contact details and address along with your enquiry and we will endeavour to answer your enquiry by the next working day.

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