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Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Canterbury

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 11 weeks. You'll learn to use Sage accounting software to carry out everyday tasks. These include setting up accounts, processing sales and purchase ledger entries, and producing reports such as a trial balance. You'll also learn how to use batch control sheets. No formal qualifications are needed to start.

You'll finish with a VTCT Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business.

Who this course is for

Develop your skills in using accounting software in this short introductory qualification.

If you're looking to begin your journey into employment within finance, this course is for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll set up and create accounts using Sage accounting software.
  • You'll process transactions in the sales and purchase ledger.
  • You'll use batch control sheets to check and record entries.
  • You'll produce accounting reports, including trial balance and customer activity reports.
  • You'll generate supplier details reports.
  • You'll understand routine accounting tasks used in entry-level finance roles.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. At the end of the course, you'll take a one-hour online exam. It tests your knowledge of Sage accounting software and the tasks covered during the course.

What you will need to bring

Canterbury College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeping assistant, supports day-to-day financial record keeping.
  • Accounts assistant, helps process invoices and payments in a finance team.
  • Sage operator, uses Sage software to manage accounts for a small business.
  • Finance administrator, handles routine financial tasks in an office setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Bookkeeping, a natural next step to deepen your accounting skills.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a widely taken route into professional accounting study.
  • Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward a career in finance or accounts management.
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