Skillsfirst Computerised Accounting for Business - Course Bundle (Level 1 - 2 - 3)
Access Duration - 180 Days
Guided Learning Hours (90)
4.5( 6 REVIEWS )
422 STUDENTS
What Will I Learn?
Learn how to set up the company details and enter employee records accurately
Ability to process the payroll for different periods including the correction of errors in an effective manner
Understand how to produce reports to enable reconciliation of payments and deductions to external agencies including HMRC and pension providers
Learn how to operate national insurance for directors effectively
Ability to maintain and manager payroll data and system security
Opportunity to learn how to process period and year end information and produce all required reports
Complete Your Accounting Journey
The VTCT (Skillsfirst) Computerised Accounting for Business Course Bundle (Level 1-2-3) provides a complete understanding of computerised accounting systems. This bundle is intended for those looking to develop their accounting skills, from beginner to advanced level. The bundle focuses on mastering Sage Business Cloud Accounting software and equipping you with the practical knowledge to excel in various accounting functions. Level 1 introduces the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting, focusing on essential topics such as setting up company details, understanding the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, managing banking procedures, and using the software to process day-to-day transactions. It forms a solid foundation for beginners. Level 2 builds on this foundation, taking you through more advanced accounting tasks like creating invoices, credit control, managing accounts reconciliation, and generating management reports. You will gain a betterunderstanding of how Sage Business Cloud works, enabling you to control and correct accounts for accurate financial reporting.
Level 3 is for those who want to enhance their accounting capabilities. This level covers high-end financial tasks such as cash flow management, preparing VAT returns, producing final accounts for sole traders, and the principles of partnership accounting. It prepares you for more senior roles, where advanced skills are essential for handling complex accounting functions within an organisation.
- Course Objectives
- Course Description
- Method of Assessment
- Entry Requirements
- Certification
- System Requirements
- Progression and Career Path
By the end of this bundle you will be able to:
- Set up the company details and enter employee records
- Calculate gross pay
- Produce payslips and end-of-period payroll reports for HMRC
- Set up company accounts, generate employee records and complete basic daily payroll functions
- Calculate gross pay and process real-time information payments, as well as statutory sick, maternity and holiday pay
- Process automatic pension enrolment
- Process automatic pension enrolment and payments
- Create reports for HMRC
- Enter voluntary and statutory additions and deductions
- Process the payroll for different periods including the correction of errors
- Produce reports to enable reconciliation of payments and deductions to external agencies including HMRC and pension providers
- Operate national insurance for directors
- Maintain payroll data and system security
- Process period and year end information and produce all required reports
This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide tutor support for this course
At the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice questions assessment test. This online multiple choice questions test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.
Learners should be age 16 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
Successful learners will be awarded certificates for Skillsfirst Computerised Accounting for Business Courses (Level 1, 2, 3) from Skillsfirst.
Sage software is not compatible with Windows XP or Apple Macs - unless you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 via Apple's Boot Camp utility.
Sage 50 Accounts v27 - System Requirements
- Processor speed 2Ghz processor or higher.
- RAM (memory) 2 gigabytes (GB) or 4GB RAM if running a 64-bit operating system.
- Free disk space 5GB of free disk space.
- Internet connection
- Windows operating system
- Windows 10 (except Windows 10S), build 1709 or later
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 7
Transform Your Accounting Career
The VTCT (Skillsfirst) Computerised Accounting for Business Course Bundle (Level 1-2-3) opens up a wide range of career opportunities for those looking to advance in accounting. With a strong emphasis on practical skills, the qualification is ideal for individuals seeking to pursue roles such as a senior bookkeeper, financial controller, or accounts manager. This course bundle provides the technical expertise necessary to manage complex financial tasks and positions you to take on greater responsibilities in a small business or an accounting department in a large organisation.
Course Curriculum
| Skillsfirst Award in Computerised Accounting for Business - Level 1 | |||
| 1. The Introduction Unit | |||
| 2. Sales and Purchase Invoices and Credit Notes | |||
| 3. The Bank Account | |||
| 4. Producing Sales Invoices, Credit Notes and Payments on Account | |||
| 5. The Trial Balance, Nominal Reports and Data Security | |||
| 6. Bradline Confections | |||
| Skillsfirst Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business - Level 2 | |||
| 1. Sumptuous Sweets – The Scenario | |||
| 2. Basic Accounting Concepts | |||
| 4. The Principles of VAT | |||
| 5. Rates of VAT | |||
| 6. Choosing a VAT Scheme | |||
| 7. Coding | |||
| 8. Discounts | |||
| 9. Preparing and Recording Financial Documentation | |||
| 10. Accounting System for the Sale of Goods on Credit | |||
| 11. Accounting System for the Purchase of Goods on Credit | |||
| 12. The Principles of Recording and Processing Financial Transactions | |||
| 13. Balancing the Accounts | |||
| 14. Banking Procedures | |||
| 15. The Cash Book (the Bank Account) | |||
| 16. The Petty Cash Book | |||
| 17. Understanding Control Accounts | |||
| 18. The Journal | |||
| 19. Reconciling the VAT Account | |||
| 20. Professional Ethics in Finance and Accounting | |||
| 21. Other General Business Legislation | |||
| 22. Glossary of Accounting Terms | |||
| Skillsfirst Diploma in Computerised Accounting for Business - Level 3 | |||
| 1. Sage 50 Accounts Professional Installation Instructions | |||
| 2. Screenshots, Tasks and Activities | |||
| 3. Working through the Units | |||
| 4. Setting up a New Company | |||
| 5. Backing Up and Restoring Data | |||
| 6. Customise your Company | |||
| 7. Data Protection and Security Procedures | |||
| 8. How to Use Practice Data | |||
| 9. Helpful Information Using Sage | |||
| 10. Creating a Chart of Accounts to Suit Company Requirements | |||
| 11. Sole Trader Accounts | |||
| 12. Entering Opening Nominal Ledger Balances | |||
| 13. The Trial Balance | |||
| 14. Errors in the Trial Balance | |||
| 15. Disputed Items | |||
Kieran Lee
I found this course very useful either for experienced people or people with a little working experience. Well structured, enjoyed the learning process as well as reading the course modules.
Lawrence Moss
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Aron Pearson
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Louis Harvey
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Tyler Gardner
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