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Free Level 1 Computerised Accounting Course in Malton – Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service

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

Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers computerised accounting using Sage, building practical skills you can use in a range of business and finance roles. It runs over 8 weeks. To be eligible for free funding, you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year and meet the provider's income and residency criteria.

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 process sales and purchase invoices
  • You'll record payments and receipts
  • You'll reconcile bank accounts using computerised software
  • You'll produce basic financial reports from Sage
  • You'll understand the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service over 8 weeks. Learning is hands-on, using Sage accounting software. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments completed during the course. You do not sit a formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Malton 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 using accounting software
  • Finance administrator - supporting day-to-day business accounting tasks
  • Sales ledger clerk - managing customer accounts and receipts
  • Purchase ledger clerk - recording supplier invoices and payments

What you could study next

After this Level 1 accounting qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Bookkeeping or Computerised Accounting, which goes deeper into financial processes and is recognised by more employers. From there, an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is a widely used next step for anyone looking to build a career in finance or bookkeeping.

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