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Free Level 2 Accounting Course Online

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start25 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course is free, with no tuition fees.

You'll build on a foundation in bookkeeping and move into computerised accounting using Sage software. Topics include producing invoices, managing financial records, and generating management accounts. The course takes around one year to complete part-time.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for individuals who have completed Computerised Accounting Level 1 and have a basic understanding of what is involved in the process of keeping books and financial records. You will develop the skills involved in using Sage software from the very beginning. You will progress to learn more about the software's functionality, including producing invoices and management accounts. This is an excellent resource for small business owners and self-employed individuals, enabling them to manage their own accounts instead of outsourcing their accounting needs.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for individuals who have a basic understanding of bookkeeping and financial record-keeping. Achievement of the Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business is required to begin this course. Learners must use a laptop to complete this course, as other devices may not support the learning platform. Sage software is not compatible with Apple devices.

What you will learn

  • You'll use Sage software to manage financial records.
  • You'll create and process sales and purchase invoices.
  • You'll produce management accounts.
  • You'll record and reconcile financial transactions.
  • You'll understand the bookkeeping cycle and double-entry principles.
  • You'll generate reports from accounting software.

How you will learn

You study online, working through the course material at your own pace. Assessment is through online tasks and assignments completed within the learning platform. You'll need a Windows laptop with internet access. Sage software is provided through the course platform.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a Windows laptop and a reliable internet connection. Sage software is not compatible with Apple devices, so a Mac cannot be used. Activate Learning at City of Oxford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for a business.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, manages customer invoices and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll using accounting software.
  • Self-employed bookkeeper, offers bookkeeping services to small businesses.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Award in Bookkeeping, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into accounting practice.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, covers more advanced financial processes and opens roles in management accounts.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, builds on this qualification toward a professional accounting career.
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