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Free Level 1 Computerised Accounting Course in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service – 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 Scarborough. Evening accounting classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time over 8 weeks. The course fits around your existing commitments, with sessions in the evening. You'll learn to use Sage accounting software to manage business accounts. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

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 navigate Sage accounting software to process business transactions.
  • You'll enter and manage customer and supplier records.
  • You'll process invoices, credit notes, and payments.
  • You'll reconcile bank accounts using computerised tools.
  • You'll produce basic financial reports from accounting software.
  • You'll understand the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping in a computerised environment.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time, running one evening a week over 8 weeks. You'll learn through practical, hands-on work using Sage accounting software. Assessment is based on your practical work and tasks completed during the course. There is no formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough 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 small business
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier accounts and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: handling customer invoices and receipts
  • Bookkeeper: recording day-to-day financial transactions
  • Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing using accounting software
  • Office administrator with accounts duties: general admin with a finance element

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 accounting qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Computerised Accounting or Bookkeeping. From there, an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is a well-recognised next step that opens doors to more senior finance roles. If you want to specialise in Sage, a higher-level Sage qualification builds directly on what you've learned here.

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