Free Level 2 Accounting Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. This is an 8-week course, with sessions of around 4 hours. You'll learn to use Sage accounting software to manage business accounts. It covers the core skills employers look for in accounting and bookkeeping roles. To be eligible for funding, you must be 19 or over as at 31st August in the current academic year. 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 Sage accounts software for business use.
You'll process sales and purchase invoices accurately.
You'll reconcile bank statements and manage cash transactions.
You'll produce financial reports using computerised accounting tools.
You'll understand how VAT is recorded and applied in business accounts.
You'll manage customer and supplier ledgers within an accounting system.
How you will learn
You'll study through a mix of classroom-based sessions and guided practice using Sage software. Assessment is practical and computer-based, testing your ability to carry out real accounting tasks within the software. You'll be assessed on the accuracy of your work rather than written exams. The course runs over 8 weeks with daytime attendance.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby 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 for a business
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small businesses
Payroll administrator, managing staff pay and deductions
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, managing customer accounts and receipts
Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts: a natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a finance role.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a widely used accounting qualification that opens doors to more senior finance positions.
Level 3 Award in Computerised Accounting: builds directly on your Sage skills at a higher level.
