Course Curriculum

Sage 50 Bookkeeper – Coursebook 00:00:00
Introduction and TASK 1 00:17:00
TASK 2 Setting Up The System 00:23:00
TASK 3 A Setting Up Customers and Suppliers 00:17:00
TASK 3 B Creating Projects 00:05:00
TASK 3 C Supplier Invoice and Credit Note 00:13:00
TASK 3 D Customer Invoice and Credit Note 00:11:00
TASK 4 Fixed Assets 00:08:00
TASK 5 A and B Bank Payment and Transfer 00:31:00
TASK 5 C and D Supplier and Customer Payments and DD STO 00:18:00
TASK 6 Petty Cash 00:11:00
TASK 7 A Bank Reconnciliation Current Account 00:17:00
TASK 7 B Bank Reconciliation Petty Cash 00:09:00
TASK 7 C Reconciliation of Credit Card Account 00:16:00
TASK 8 Aged Reports 00:14:00
TASK 9 A Payroll 00:07:00
9 B Payroll Journal 00:10:00
TASK 10 Value Added Tax – Vat Return 00:12:00
Task 11 Entering Opening Balances on Sage 50 00:13:00
TASK 12 A Year End Journals – Depre Journal 00:05:00
TASK 12 B Prepayment and Deferred Income Journals 00:08:00
TASK 13 A Budget 00:05:00
TASK 13 B Intro to Cash Flow and Sage Report Design 00:08:00
TASK 13 C Preparation of Accountants Report & Correcting Errors (1) 00:10:00
Mock Exam – Sage 50 Accounts 00:20:00
Final Exam – Sage 50 Accounts 00:20:00
Assignment – Sage 50 Accounts Unlimited

Sage 50 Accounts Course Overview

The Sage 50 Accounts course teaches you how to manage essential accounting tasks using Sage software. It covers everything from setting up a company to completing month-end and year-end processes.

First, you will learn how to create customer and supplier accounts. You will then process invoices, credit notes, payments and bank transfers. In addition, the course covers payroll, VAT returns, bank reconciliation and petty cash.

You will also explore budgeting, cash flow, opening balances and financial reports. Therefore, this practical Sage accounting course is ideal for aspiring bookkeepers, accountants and finance professionals.

Learning Outcome

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Set up and manage company accounts using Sage 50
  • Create customer, supplier and project records
  • Process invoices, credit notes and payments
  • Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Manage payroll journals, VAT returns and petty cash
  • Prepare budgets, cash flow reports and year-end journals
  • Identify accounting errors and produce financial reports

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £119. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.

CPD Certification from Cambridge Open Academy

After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this course, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from Cambridge Open Academy, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Method of Assessment

To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for Quality Licence Scheme endorsed and CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.

In addition, to enhance the depth of your knowledge regarding the course and further assess your learning, you are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, which you can complete anytime you wish. After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.

Why study this course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme.

The Sage 50 Accounts is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Requirements

Our Sage 50 Accounts is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation.

Please Note: For practice purpose, you should have Sage 50 software installed on your PC. The software is not included with this course.

Career path

Accounts Assistant
Supports daily bookkeeping, invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial records using accounting software.
UK Salary: £24,000–£32,000 per year

Bookkeeper
Maintains financial records, processes transactions, reconciles accounts, and prepares basic financial reports.
UK Salary: £24,000–£35,000 per year

Sage 50 Bookkeeper
Uses Sage 50 Accounts to manage bookkeeping tasks, VAT returns, payroll journals, bank reconciliations, and year-end entries.
UK Salary: £25,000–£38,000 per year

Accounts Payable Assistant
Processes supplier invoices, payments, credit notes, and maintains accurate purchase records.
UK Salary: £24,000–£32,000 per year

Accounts Receivable Assistant
Manages customer invoices, payments, credit notes, and aged receivables records.
UK Salary: £24,000–£33,000 per year

Payroll Administrator
Processes payroll information, maintains payroll records, and supports payroll journals and payments.
UK Salary: £25,000–£35,000 per year

Finance Assistant
Supports accounting teams with transactions, reconciliations, VAT, reports, budgets, and financial administration.
UK Salary: £25,000–£35,000 per year

Assistant Accountant
Supports month-end and year-end accounting, reconciliations, journals, VAT, budgets, and financial reporting.
UK Salary: £28,000–£40,000 per year

Management Accountant
Prepares management reports, budgets, cash-flow information, and financial analysis to support business decisions.
UK Salary: £35,000–£55,000 per year

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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