Free Level 2 Accounting Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. 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 accounts, covering the core skills that employers look for in finance and admin roles. The course runs over 8 weeks. You'll come away with a level 2 accounting qualification that shows you can work with computerised accounts.
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, credit notes, and receipts
You'll process supplier invoices and payments
You'll reconcile bank accounts using computerised records
You'll produce basic financial reports from Sage
You'll understand how double-entry bookkeeping works in a computerised system
How you will learn
You'll study through a combination of classroom sessions and guided practice using Sage accounting software. Assessment is based on practical tasks completed within the software, demonstrating that you can carry out real accounting processes accurately. Your tutor will support you through each stage. The course runs over 8 weeks at a part-time daytime pace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough 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 - keeping financial records for a small business
Payroll administrator - supporting payroll processing using accounting software
Finance administrator - general accounts support across a business
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - a widely used next step for anyone moving into professional bookkeeping or finance roles. Builds on the computerised accounting skills you've gained.
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - takes you further into management accounts, tax, and financial reporting, and opens doors to more senior finance roles.
Sage Payroll qualification - a practical add-on if you want to move into payroll work.
