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Skillsfirst Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounts for Business
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This course will provide a Skillsfirst accredited qualification for those who are new to bookkeeping, wish to go self-employed or retrain for an accounting/bookkeeping role looking for a computerised accounting qualification.

By the end of the course using a Sage Cloud accounting package students will be able to:
• Enter data into a computerised accounting package
• Record customer and supplier invoices and credit notes
• Process payments received from customers and made to suppliers
• Correct transaction errors
• Carry out a bank reconciliation
• Prepare and produce financial documents to be sent to credit customers
• Maintain the petty cash account
• Produce reports using selection criteria and parameters

Using a manual system learners will be able to;
• Understand single entry book-keeping

• Know the general principles of VAT
• Understand what is meant by both cash and credit transactions
• Understand how to process information in the books of prime entry

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2024 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.
You should be working at level 1 in maths, English and ICT.You will also need to have completed the mandatory Introduction to Sage level 1 course.

Open What Will I Need?


You will need access to a calculator, laptop or computer & email. A smartphone or tablet is not suitable.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course. You will complete online practice assessments during the course and 2 assessments which are taken at home.

Open What Will I Achieve?


Skillsfirst Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business

Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


Skillsfirst Level 2 Computerised Accounting for Business

Open Is there anything else I need to know?


Expect to complete 4 hours homework per week for 8 weeks.
15609LR
01/08/2024
31/07/2025
288.00
Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
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Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk