Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Harrogate. Evening accounting classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time over 8 weeks. This free accounting course for adults covers computerised accounting using Sage, so you can build practical skills that employers look for in accounts roles. Classes fit around your working week. You'll need to be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year to qualify for funding. Further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income.
Who this course is for
This is an 8-week accredited distance learning course for those who wish to gain a Sage Accounts qualification at a time that suits them.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll use Sage accounting software to process financial transactions.
You'll set up and maintain customer and supplier accounts.
You'll enter invoices, credit notes, and payments accurately.
You'll produce basic financial reports from a computerised system.
You'll understand how a computerised accounts system is structured.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre, attending one evening per week over 8 weeks. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, carried out through tasks completed on Sage accounting software. You'll be assessed on your ability to process transactions and produce reports accurately.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices and payments in a finance team.
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer accounts and receipts.
Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing using accounting software.
Finance administrator: general financial admin in an office environment.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business: the natural next step, covering more complex Sage tasks and financial processes.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a widely used route into professional accounting work, covering double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing.
Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification: useful if you want to focus specifically on bookkeeping roles.
