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Free Level 1 Computerised Accounting Course in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education – 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 accounting classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time over 8 weeks. The course is free for eligible adults aged 19 or over, though further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income. You'll learn to use Sage accounting software to manage business accounts. This is a practical, computerised accounting course that fits around your existing commitments. You'll cover how to set up and process financial records using industry-standard software.

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 and process financial transactions
  • You'll manage customer and supplier accounts
  • You'll produce basic financial reports from accounting software
  • You'll understand how computerised bookkeeping supports a business

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evening. The course is practical and hands-on, using Sage accounting software throughout. Assessment is based on your work within the software, demonstrating that you can complete real accounting tasks accurately. Your tutor will guide you through each stage during the 8-week programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: data entry and processing invoices in a finance team
  • Bookkeeper: recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business
  • Sage operator: using Sage software to manage accounts payable and receivable
  • Finance administrator: supporting a finance department with clerical accounting tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: processing 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 covers more complex financial processes. From there, an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is a widely used next step for those working toward a career in finance or bookkeeping. These qualifications build the knowledge employers look for in accounting roles.

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