Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day. This free accounting course for adults covers computerised accounting using Sage, giving you a practical introduction to bookkeeping and accounts software. The course runs over 8 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 1 Accounting Qualification is the right starting point for you. Funding is available for learners aged 19 or over, subject to eligibility based 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 learn how to set up and navigate Sage accounts software.
You'll process sales and purchase invoices using computerised systems.
You'll record payments and receipts accurately.
You'll produce basic financial reports from accounting software.
You'll understand the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll develop the skills to maintain accurate business accounts.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based accounting classes at the centre. Learning is practical and hands-on, using Sage accounts software. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic at a manageable pace across the 8 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People 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: maintaining day-to-day financial records for a business.
Accounts payable clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments.
Payroll administrator: supporting payroll using accounting software.
Finance administrator: general financial admin and record-keeping.
Office administrator with accounts duties: combined admin and bookkeeping role.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business: the natural next step, building on your Sage skills and deepening your accounting knowledge.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a widely used route into professional accounting work, covering double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and financial statements.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: strengthens the numeracy skills that underpin accounting work at higher levels.
