Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service. This is a part-time daytime course, running over 8 weeks and covering computerised accounting using Sage. It suits anyone who wants to fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers how to use Sage Accounts software to manage business finances. It takes around 4 hours in total.
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 Sage Accounts software for business use.
You'll enter financial transactions including invoices and payments.
You'll process customer and supplier records.
You'll run basic financial reports from Sage.
You'll understand how computerised accounting supports business record-keeping.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions using Sage Accounts software. Assessment is practical and based on your work within the software. You'll complete tasks that demonstrate your ability to use Sage to process and record business transactions. The course runs over 8 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: data entry and basic bookkeeping support
Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing using accounting software
Finance administrator: general financial admin in an office setting
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business: builds directly on this course and deepens your Sage skills for more complex business accounts.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a widely used accounting qualification that opens routes into bookkeeping and finance roles.
Level 2 Bookkeeping Qualification: a practical next step if you want to focus on day-to-day financial record-keeping.
