Level 1 Accounting Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day. This is a free accounting course for eligible adults aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year. Funding eligibility may also depend on where you live and your income, so contact the centre to check. The course covers computerised accounting using Sage, giving you a practical level 1 accounting qualification recognised by employers. Classes run over 8 weeks.
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 set up and navigate a Sage accounts system
You'll enter financial transactions including invoices and payments
You'll process customer and supplier records
You'll produce basic financial reports from accounting software
You'll understand the fundamentals of computerised bookkeeping
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre. The course is delivered over 8 weeks with part-time daytime attendance. Assessment is based on practical tasks completed using Sage accounting software, testing 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 - data entry and invoice processing in a finance team
Bookkeeper - recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business
Accounts payable clerk - managing supplier invoices and payments
Finance administrator - supporting a finance or accounts department
Payroll assistant - entry-level role processing employee payments
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business - the natural next step, covering more complex Sage functions and financial processes.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - a widely used accounting qualification that opens doors to bookkeeping and accounts roles.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - useful alongside accounting study if you want to strengthen your numeracy for finance work.
