Free Level 2 Accounting Course in Northallerton. Evening accounting classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time over 8 weeks. This is a free accounting course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. You'll learn to use Sage accounting software to manage business finances, covering tasks like invoicing, payments, and financial reporting. The course runs in the evening, so you can fit your studies around work or other commitments.
Who this course is for
This is an 8-week accredited distance learning course for those who wish to gain a Sage Accounts qualification at a time that suits them.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll set up and navigate a Sage accounts system for a business
You'll process customer invoices and credit notes
You'll record supplier invoices and payments
You'll reconcile bank accounts using computerised software
You'll produce financial reports including trial balances and profit and loss statements
You'll manage VAT records and prepare VAT returns
How you will learn
The course is classroom based and delivered part-time over 8 weeks in evening sessions. You'll learn through practical, hands-on work using Sage accounting software. Assessment is based on completing computerised accounting tasks that demonstrate your competence across the units covered.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices and payments in a finance team
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer invoices and receipts
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for a business
Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing using accounting software
Finance administrator: general financial admin in an office environment
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a widely used accounting qualification that builds on computerised skills with broader financial theory and practice.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career in professional accounting or finance.
Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: deepens your bookkeeping knowledge if you want to work independently or in a specialist role.
