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Free Level 1 Computerised Accounting Course in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time over 8 weeks. This free accounting course covers computerised accounting using Sage, so you can build practical skills that employers look for. Classes fit around your existing commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 1 accounting qualification is the right starting point for you.

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 accurately
  • You'll process sales and purchase invoices
  • You'll reconcile bank accounts using computerised software
  • You'll produce basic financial reports
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping

How you will learn

You'll study through a combination of classroom-based sessions and practical exercises using Sage accounting software. Assessment is based on your work through the course, including practical tasks and assignments that demonstrate your ability to use computerised accounting tools. Your tutor will guide you through each topic during evening classes.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service 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
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small businesses
  • Payroll administrator, handling staff pay and deductions
  • Finance clerk, supporting day-to-day accounting tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, recording customer invoices and receipts

What you could study next

After this level 1 accounting qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Computerised Accounting, which goes deeper into financial processes and Sage. From there, an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is a widely used next step for those working toward a career in finance or bookkeeping.

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