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Level 1 Essential Financial Control Course Online

Cost£165.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPROQUAL
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About this course

Level 1 Understanding Essential Financial Control Course. Study online, at your own pace, with 12 months access to course materials. There are no entry requirements, so you can start without any prior accounting or finance experience. The course covers installing and using computerised accounting software, coding in accounting software, and processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, and credit notes. The most up-to-date version of Sage software is included. The course typically takes 6 months.

Who this course is for

Aimed at beginners, this RQF Qualification - in conjunction with Awarding Body Proqual, provides learners with an introduction to using accounting software and is appropriate for learners of all ages (particularly students in schools and colleges). Topics include installing a computerised financial system, coding in accounting software, sales invoices/purchase invoices and credit notes. Full online course materials (1 year access), and most up to date version of the Sage Software included for 6 months (can be extended for a fee). Duel certification from Sage and Awarding Body upon successful completion.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll install and set up a computerised financial system
  • You'll use coding in accounting software to organise financial data
  • You'll create and process sales invoices
  • You'll create and process purchase invoices and credit notes
  • You'll navigate the core features of Sage accounting software

How you will learn

You study entirely online using provided course materials, with 12 months access from enrolment. Sage accounting software is included so you can practise directly in the system. Assessment is through the online course, aligned to the Proqual qualification framework.

What you will need to bring

Sage accounting software and all course materials are included with your enrolment. You'll need a computer with internet access. Sage Qualifications will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices and maintaining financial records
  • Bookkeeper: recording day-to-day financial transactions
  • Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with data entry
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: processing customer invoices and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: entry-level support in payroll processing

What you could study next

After completing the Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 qualification in bookkeeping or accounting, such as an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or a Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting. These build on the software and financial processing skills you've gained and are recognised by employers for junior finance roles.

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