Bookkeeping, Accounting and Payroll

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We offer a range of courses relevant to careers in bookkeeping, accounting and payroll. You can also learn to use SAGE software for computerised accounting and payroll. If you’re new to the world of work, our Business Skills course is a great place to begin.

Level 1 Award in Business Skills

Get a broad understanding of the world of work and develop the skills you need in everyday business. You’ll learn basic accounting techniques and principles, how different businesses run. And how numbers and data help them. 

This course is a great place to start your career journey. You’ll build your confidence at each stage of the course. Helping you to develop onto further qualifications. 

A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information. 

Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping 

This course teaches the basics of bookkeeping. You'll learn what bookkeepers do, and the basic skills needed for the job. 

The skills and qualification you will gain can help you get a junior or administrative job in many kinds of business. 

A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information. 

Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

This qualification will help you build strong bookkeeping skills and knowledge. Helping you to work with confidence in a finance role. Plus, you’ll learn more about complex bookkeeping procedures to help you succeed. 

It's a great course if you want to get a job in accounting and finance, or to study at a higher level. It can also help anyone who's starting work for the first time or changing careers. 

A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information. 

Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Take your bookkeeping skills to the next level. In this course, you’ll learn how to prepare financial statements and understand business tax and VAT processes. 

You'll build on the skills you learned in Level 2 or an equivalent course. And get greater control and understanding of financial processes. Whether you're a business owner or want to progress in your accounting career. 

With a Level 3 certificate, you can apply for AAT Bookkeeper status.

A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information. 

SAGE Computerised Accounting for Business

Learn how to do everyday accounting tasks using Sage software. You don’t need any prior qualifications join this course. 

  • Level 1 Award: Learn the basics of using SAGE software to set up a computer-based accounting system. Process business transactions and create reports 
  • Level 2 Certificate: Learn more about the features of SAGE software. And how it can help manage a business' money better

These courses are ideal for anyone who wants to advance their career or get into accounting. You could even go on to start your own accounting business. You’ll get a VTCT (Skillsfirst) qualification and a Sage Business Cloud Accounting Certificate.

A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information. 

SAGE Computerised Payroll for Business 

Every business needs a payroll. A payroll certificate is an excellent starting point for a career in payroll. Whether you're new to the field or want to learn more. 

This course will give you the latest skills employers need. It can also help you run payroll for your own business. You’ll get a VTCT (Skillsfirst) qualification and a SAGE Business Cloud Payroll Certificate. 

  • Level 1: Learn how to set up and run payroll. Ideal for beginners. 
  • Level 2: Learn more advanced skills. Such as working with pension schemes, sick pay and maternity pay.

This can help a business save time and money on payroll, especially where it is outsourced to an accountant 

A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information. 

Interested in any of these courses?

To register your interest, please use our online enquiry form. 

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