Free Level 1 Accounting Course in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time over 8 weeks. This is a free accounting course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. You'll learn to use Sage accounting software to manage business accounts. The course covers computerised bookkeeping tasks that employers look for in finance and admin roles. It runs in the evening, so you can fit the accounting classes around other commitments.
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 Sage accounting software
You'll enter and process business transactions
You'll manage customer and supplier accounts
You'll produce basic financial reports
You'll reconcile accounts and check for errors
You'll understand how computerised accounting supports business operations
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening over 8 weeks. You'll work through practical tasks using Sage accounting software. Assessment is based on your ability to complete computerised accounting tasks to the standard set by VTCT. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby 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 for a business
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records
Payroll administrator: managing staff pay using accounting software
Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with data entry
Sales ledger clerk: tracking customer payments and outstanding balances
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business: builds on your Sage skills and covers more complex transactions.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a widely used stepping stone into professional accounting roles.
Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification: develops your manual and computerised bookkeeping skills further and supports progression into finance admin work.
