Open Event
4 November 2026
Join us at our Open Event and discover what makes St John Rigby one of the most popular choices for students across the region.
Accounting and Finance is at the heart of every organisation, helping businesses, charities and public sector organisations make informed decisions. It develops the skills needed to interpret financial information, analyse performance and understand how organisations manage money responsibly. The course also builds valuable transferable skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and numerical reasoning, which are highly sought after across many industries.
College Entry,
Assessment will focus on applying your knowledge and skills to realistic organisational scenarios.
You will be assessed on your ability to:
You will develop a strong understanding of how financial information is used within organisations to support decision-making and measure performance.
The course explores accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, costing and financial analysis, alongside the ethical and regulatory responsibilities of accounting and finance professionals. You will also learn how to interpret financial data, evaluate business performance, assess financial decisions and communicate financial information effectively to a range of audiences.
his qualification provides excellent preparation for higher education, apprenticeships and careers in business and finance. It can lead to degree courses and training in:
The broad combination of analytical, numerical and communication skills developed throughout the course also supports progression into a wide range of professional and managerial careers.
Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.