Duration
Total of 1 day.
Funding Requirements
Funding is currently available to Tees Valley or York/North Yorkshire residents. See full funding requirements here.
Course Overview
Learn how to stay on top of your business finances – without the overwhelm.
If you’re running a small business or just getting started as self-employed, bookkeeping might feel like something you’re meant to know, but no one’s actually explained. That’s where this course comes in.
Bookkeeping Essentials is a hands-on, straightforward course designed for UK business owners who want to understand the numbers, stay organised, and feel more confident when it comes to tax and accounts. Whether you’re brand new to it all or want a better grasp on where your money’s going, we’ll break it down in plain English – no accounting degree needed.
What You’ll Learn
- This course breaks down bookkeeping into simple, manageable sections, using simple terms and practical examples. You will learn:
- How accurate records reduce stress, help you make decisions, and keep your business on track.
- What to submit, when it’s due, and how to avoid penalties and surprises.
- Understand what you earn, what you can claim, and how to work out your gross profit.
- Travel, office costs, flat rates and more – what’s allowed, and what’s not.
- How UK tax bands and National Insurance work when you're self-employed.
- Learn how advance payments towards your next tax bill work – and how to plan ahead.
- Spreadsheets, apps or software – pick the right system and stay organised all year round.
Who Should Take This Course
- New business owners who want to get it right from the start
- Sole traders and side-hustlers trying to make sense of tax and expenses
- Anyone who wants to keep better records and feel in control of their finances
- People who want to stop dreading Self-Assessment and start feeling prepared
Why This Course Works
We’ve built this course with real people in mind – not accountants. It’s full of everyday examples, clear explanations, and practical tips that apply specifically to UK business owners. No jargon. No guesswork. Just the knowledge and tools you need to handle your finances with confidence.
Key information:
Course length: Total of One day.
Course availability: Click here to check our next starting date.
Cost: Fully funded for eligible residents.
Funding requirements:
Tees Valley
Must be a Tees Valley resident. 19 years old and over.
York/North Yorkshire
Must be a York/North Yorkshire resident. 19 years old and over.
How does it work?
- Fill out the short form with your info, how many spaces you need, and the date you’d ideally like to start.
- We’ll give you a quick call to double check you’re eligible.
- We’ll confirm your spot(s) and see you soon.
Upcoming Course Dates
Bookkeeping Essentials – 12th August
EMS HQ 4 Egglston Court, Middlesbrough, England, United KingdomIf you’re running a small business or just getting started as self-employed, bookkeeping might feel like something you’re meant to know, but no one’s actually explained. That’s where this course […]
Bookkeeping Essentials – 10th September
North Yorkshire North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, United KingdomIf you’re running a small business or just getting started as self-employed, bookkeeping might feel like something you’re meant to know, but no one’s actually explained. That’s where this course […]
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