Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 9 weeks and is a practical introduction to using Sage accounting software. You'll learn to set up accounts, process transactions through the sales and purchase ledger, and produce reports such as trial balances and customer activity reports. It suits anyone looking to build a level 1 accounting qualification alongside other commitments. No formal qualifications are required. You'll sit a one-hour online exam at the end.
Who this course is for
Develop your skills in using accounting software, to begin your journey into employment within the finance industry.
What you will learn
You'll create and set up accounts using Sage accounting software.
You'll process accounting information through the sales and purchase ledger.
You'll use batch control sheets to manage and check data entry.
You'll produce accounting reports including trial balances, customer activity reports, and supplier details reports.
You'll understand the routine tasks involved in day-to-day computerised accounts work.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day. You'll learn through practical, hands-on work using Sage accounting software. At the end of the course, you'll take a one-hour online exam. It tests your knowledge of the software and the accounting tasks covered during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Canterbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: data entry and processing in a finance team.
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk: processing customer accounts and receipts.
Finance administrator: general admin support within a finance department.
