Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, part-time during the day. To be eligible for funding you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year. Further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this level 1 accounting qualification is the right fit. The course covers computerised accounting using Sage, giving you a practical accounting certificate recognised by employers.
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 package.
You'll process customer invoices and credit notes.
You'll process supplier invoices and payments.
You'll reconcile bank transactions using accounting software.
You'll produce basic financial reports from a computerised system.
You'll understand the principles behind computerised bookkeeping.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon, with hands-on practice using Sage accounting software. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each stage in the classroom.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon 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: recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business.
Payroll administrator: processing employee pay using accounting software.
Finance administrator: supporting a finance department with Sage.
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer accounts and receipts.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business: the natural next step, covering more complex Sage tasks and financial processes.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a widely used accounting qualification that opens doors to bookkeeping and accounts assistant roles.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: strengthens the numerical skills that underpin further accounting study.
