Computerised Accounting for Business - Level 2 Certificate

The Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business is an entry-level qualification that teaches the fundamental skills needed to manage business finances using accounting software.

This course covers topics such as setting up accounting systems, recording financial transactions, managing ledgers, and producing financial reports.

This certificate is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in accounting or enhance their business finance skills.

You will study eight mandatory units organised across a knowledge unit and a skills unit.  These units give you an excellent understanding of both the underpinning knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and computerised accounting software. This course provides you with a great proficiency of skills in bookkeeping and accounting.

• Banking procedures
• Principles of recording and processing financial transactions
• Principles of VAT
• Professional values and basic business legislation
• Setting up accounting software to manage accounting information
• Process routine payments and receipts using a computerised system
• Maintaining and recording the cash book
• Maintaining the journal

You will get:

• Access to Sage 50cloud Professional software for six months 
• Enrolment on to the Sage Qualifications e-learning Portal, where you will be able to access all online learning materials with self-test activities, videos and tutorials.
• Practice simulations if you want to undertake some further exercises.
• Formative and summative testing can be done in your own time at your own home.

All applicants must have achieved a:

• Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English (Reading and Writing)
• Level 1 in Maths

Ideally, applicants should have at least completed AAT Level 1 Award In Bookkeeping 

All course materials and activities are provided online and can also be accessed via mobile, enabling you to study at times and locations that are convenient for you.

You must complete eight mandatory units and earn sixteen credits to gain certification. To achieve these credits, you will complete self-assessments and practice tests, followed by final online assessments.

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Upon completion, you will be awarded a Computerised Accounting for Business Qualification and certification at Level 2 from Sage UK and Skillsfirst. After completing this course, you may wish to progress to or move on to a payroll course or AAT Accounting program.

Mohamed has been an Accounting lecturer at City and Islington College since 2016. Mo is a PGCE (Westminster University, London) qualified trainer and assessor and enjoys sharing knowledge and practical skills in Accounting and Finance. Mo’s philosophy is deeply rooted in staying current with industry developments through CPDs in Accounting and Education.

Mo is an ACCA/FCCA certified accountant with over 15 years in the public sector with skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and performance management underpinned by developing and implementing robust accounting systems to support internal controls and uphold ethical standards.

Mo also holds an ACCA Certificate in Digital Innovation for Finance (2023) and is certified in Business Objects Designer/Reporter/Supervisor and IBM Cognos reporting.

Mo has a passion for working in education and has supported over a thousand learners in Lifelong Learning and Employability. Mo’s career also spans adult education services (Haringey Adult Learning Service, North London), vocational training services (Mary Ward Centre, Central London), and Higher Education (University of Hertfordshire).

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