Level 2 Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, over around 6 months. You get full online course materials with 12 months of access, plus the latest version of Sage accounting software included for the duration. The course covers double entry bookkeeping, opening balances, journals, sales and purchase ledgers, and bank and petty cash transactions. There are no entry requirements. It suits anyone who needs to use computerised accounting software in a work setting. You'll earn dual certification on completion.
Who this course is for
This RQF Qualification - In conjunction with Awarding Body Proqual, is appropriate for anyone using computerised accounting software in a business context. Topics include double entry bookkeeping, opening balances and journals, sales and purchase ledgers, bank and petty cash transactions etc. Full online course materials (1 year access), and most up to date version of the Sage Software included for 6 months (can be extended for a fee). Duel certification from Sage and Awarding Body upon successful completion.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll apply double entry bookkeeping principles to real business transactions.
You'll set up opening balances and process journals.
You'll manage sales and purchase ledgers.
You'll record bank transactions and petty cash.
You'll use Sage accounting software to process and report financial data.
You'll produce reports from a computerised accounting system.
How you will learn
You study entirely online using the course materials provided. The course includes access to the latest Sage software so you can practise on the same tools used in workplaces. Assessment is through the awarding body Proqual. On successful completion, you receive dual certification from both Sage and the awarding body. You have 12 months of access to the online materials.
What you will need to bring
The course materials and Sage software are included. Sage Qualifications 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 using Sage or similar software
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing in a finance team
Finance administrator, providing general accounting support in an office
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a natural next step if you want to move into more senior finance roles or work toward full accountancy qualifications.
Level 3 Bookkeeping Qualification, for those who want to specialise and work as a professional bookkeeper.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, if you want a broader accounting qualification alongside your computerised accounting certificate.
