Free Level 2 Accounting Course in Pickering. Evening accounting classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time over 8 weeks. This is a computerised accounting course using Sage, so you'll build practical skills in bookkeeping and accounts software used by real businesses. Classes run in the evening, making it straightforward to fit around work or other commitments. You'll need to be aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year to qualify for funding. Further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income.
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
You'll process sales invoices and customer receipts
You'll record purchase invoices and supplier payments
You'll reconcile bank statements within accounting software
You'll produce basic financial reports from Sage
You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evening, with hands-on practice using Sage accounting software. Assessment is based on practical tasks and assignments completed during the course. You'll be assessed on your ability to use the software accurately to process financial transactions and produce reports.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People 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
Bookkeeper - maintaining financial records for small businesses
Payroll administrator - managing staff pay using accounting software
Purchase ledger clerk - handling supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk - managing customer accounts and receipts
Finance administrator - supporting a finance department with day-to-day tasks
What you could study next
After this level 2 accounting qualification, you could move on to:
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - a widely used accounting qualification that builds on computerised skills with broader financial theory
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - the next step toward a technician-level accounting role
Level 3 Sage qualifications - if you want to deepen your Sage expertise for payroll or advanced accounts work
