Free Level 2 Accounting and Finance: Admin and Office Skills Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers the core skills needed to work in business, administration, and finance. You'll study topics including double-entry accounts, communication skills for business, and IT fundamentals in the workplace. To join, you'll need Grade 3 GCSE English and Maths (or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalents) plus four GCSEs at Grade 3. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence built up across the year.
Who this course is for
Are you looking to progress into or further your education in business, administration, finance, or law?Whether you're aiming to develop your learning and employability skills, take on greater responsibilities in life and work, or explore new career paths, this course can help you enhance and expand your knowledge and skills to support your goals.
Entry requirements
You will need:Grade 3 English Language GCSE or Level 1 Functional Skills in EnglishGrade 3 Maths GCSE or Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths4 GCSEs at Grade 3
What you will learn
You'll learn how to manage your own performance in a business environment
You'll develop communication skills for professional business settings
You'll practise double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting techniques
You'll explore finance in a business context, including budgets and financial records
You'll gain an introduction to self-employment and what it involves
You'll build IT communication skills for use in the workplace
How you will learn
All units are assessed through a portfolio of evidence. You'll gather and present work throughout the course to demonstrate your skills and knowledge. Classes are classroom based, full-time during the day at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant - supporting day-to-day financial record keeping
Finance officer - processing payments and maintaining financial data
Bookkeeper - managing ledgers, payroll, and accounts
Office administrator - coordinating admin tasks across a business
Payroll administrator - calculating and processing staff wages
Business support assistant - providing admin and finance support to teams
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Accounting - the next step toward a career as an accounting technician or finance officer
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - a widely used route into professional accounting roles
Level 3 Business Administration qualification - broadens your options across office and management roles
T Level in Accounting - a two-year technical qualification for those wanting a deeper grounding in finance
