Become A Junior Bookkeeper Without Matric

A Bookkeeper is a professional with works with the financial books of a business. You can study for an ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate at Matric College.

Do you have a passion for bookkeeping and wish to become a Bookkeeper? You can make your dream career come true, whether you have Matric or not. At Matric College, we offer two Bookkeeping courses. These are: 

  1. Bookkeeping ICB National Certificate 
  2. Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Course

The above courses build on each other. This means that you must first study the Bookkeeping ICB National Certificate which is the first course and then study the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Course. To study the first course, you need the following: 

  • Must have a Grade 10 or Grade 10 Equivalent Certificate 
  • Be able to read, write and understand English 
  • Be able to study through distance learning

When you have completed the Bookkeeping ICB National Certificate course, you will be awarded a Bookkeeping Certificate Qualification that is equivalent to a Grade 11 Qualification. You can use this qualification to study the next course, which is the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Course, or you can find employment as a Junior Bookkeeper. 

When you complete the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Course, you will be awarded a Bookkeeping Certificate Qualification that is equivalent to a Matric Certificate. You can use this to find employment and work as a Senior Bookkeeper. 

Where Can I Study Bookkeeping Without Matric?

You can study Bookkeeping without Matric at Matric College. We offer two Bookkeeping courses and many other courses. To study these courses, you only need a Grade 10 or Grade 10 Equivalent Qualification. 

Matric College is a distance learning institution. We offer our courses through distance learning, which is a learning method where you study from anywhere you want. This is best for students who have the following circumstances: 

  • Staying far from schools 
  • Do not enjoy travelling
  • Want to save money 
  • Love spending time at home 
  • Employed 
  • Running a business 
  • Staying in a different country 
  • Busy with other errands 

What Subjects Are Needed To Become A Bookkeeper?

There are no specific subjects needed for you to become a Bookkeeper. You only need to have studied a Bookkeeping course to become a Bookkeeper. You can study at Matric College and gain Bookkeeping Certificate Qualifications that will help you work as a Junior or Senior Bookkeeper. 

Do You Need Qualifications To Be A Bookkeeper?

Yes, you need qualifications to become a Bookkeeper. You can study the Bookkeeping ICB National Certificate and gain a Bookkeeping ICB National Certificate Qualification, and then study the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Course and gain a Bookkeeping ICB FET Certificate Qualification. 

How Long Does It Take To Become A Qualified Bookkeeper?

It takes 16 to 32 months to complete the Bookkeeping ICB National Certificate course and the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Course. When you complete these courses, you gain qualifications which you can use to become a Bookkeeper.

Benefits Of Studying Bookkeeping At Matric College

  • Comfort 
  • Saving
  • Safe
  • Flexible 
  • Tutors 
  • Study guides 
  • Scarce skills 
  • Recognition

Comfort

When you study the ICB Bookkeeping Courses through Matric College., you will study from home. Studying from home helps you study comfortably. This has a good reflection on your studies because you have no worries while you study. 

You do not worry about waking up early or finding transport to go to class. You do everything from home, which is more relaxing and saves you a lot of time.

Saving

If you are someone who wants to save money, you can do this when you study through us. You will not be travelling to class or worried about buying clothes to wear to class. You will study at home, where you can save a lot of money. You can use the money you save for other personal needs. 

Safe

Home study is the safest way to study. You interact with people you know and trust. You are less likely to contract any viruses such as the COVID-19. This keeps both you and your loved ones safe.

Flexible

Studying through Matric College is flexible. You study according to the time you set for yourself. This allows you to study and understand at your pace. If you are someone who is usually busy during the day or night but wish to study, you can study through us. 

Distance learning helps you balance both your studies and busy schedules because you are in charge of how you study. We are available to assist you whenever you need us. 

Tutors

There are tutors to help you while you are studying the ICB Bookkeeping Courses from home at your own pace. You can ask them to assist you as you study. They are well-trained and will be able to help you with course topics you need to understand.

Study Guides

The college provides you with study material to help you when you study the ICB Bookkeeping courses. This helps you gain knowledge and skills. You learn information that helps when you answer assessments. 

Scarce Skills

When you study an ICB Bookkeeping Course through Matric College, you gain knowledge and scarce skills. These are skills that employers value in any company. When you have these skills, you have a better opportunity of getting employed. 

Recognition

The ICB Bookkeeping Courses offered through Matric College are recognised globally. This means that you can use an ICB Qualification to study or work in South Africa and abroad

Why Should I Become A Bookkeeper?

You should become a Bookkeeper because of the following reasons: 

  • Work opportunities 
  • Good income

Work Opportunities

You should become a Bookkeeper because you will have a variety of work opportunities. This is possible if you study the Bookkeeping ICB National Certificate and the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Course

ICB Courses help you have various work opportunities because they have the following qualities: 

  • Scarce skills
    These are skills that are highly valued in the workplace, which increases your chances of gaining employment. 
  • Accredited
    Accredited qualifications are valued by employers because they offer quality education and this helps you gain employment. 
  • Recognised globally
    ICB Qualifications are recognised all over the world, which means you can find employment in any country you want. 

Good Income

You should become a Bookkeeper because you gain a good income. Bookkeepers in South Africa earn a salary of about R14, 846. This is a good salary which can help you live a comfortable life.

Are Bookkeepers In Demand?

Yes, Bookkeepers are in demand. This is because they have skills which are important in any business. These skills are financial and business skills. This makes them valuable candidates for employers. 

What Does A Bookkeeper Do?

These are the duties of a Bookkeeper: 

  • Maintain financial records 
  • Interpret bookkeeping policies 
  • Assisting in payroll 
  • Reconciling bank statements 
  • Filing tax returns 
  • Paying accounts for the company 
  • Help with audits
  • Assist with preparing a budget

What Can I Study After ICB?

NATED Courses

You need a Matric Certificate (Amended Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate) to study any of our NATED Courses. These courses are great for employment purposes. They are designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge that get you ready for work. 

Gaining a NATED Qualification raises your chances of getting employed. These are the NATED Courses you can study:

Short Courses

You do not need Matric to study a Short Course. These courses are great for employment and entrepreneurship purposes. They are created to equip you with skills you can use to advance your career. Gaining a Short Course Certificate Qualification raises your chance of getting employed or starting a business. 

These are the Short Courses you can study: 

A Different ICB Course

Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: June 23, 2022