Introduction to Bookkeeping
Level: Beginner
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Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day (9:30am-4:00pm)
Accredited:
No
Exams:
N/A
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day (9:30am-4:00pm)
Accredited:
No
Exams:
N/A
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
This course facilitates your understanding of manual bookkeeping so this can be applied to computerised accounts systems, such as Sage. Learn about the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping and management reporting from the basics up to completing a Bank Reconciliation.
This course facilitates your understanding of manual bookkeeping so this can be applied to computerised accounts systems, such as Sage. Learn about the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping and management reporting from the basics up to completing a Bank Reconciliation.
Introduction To Bookkeeping
- Apply double entry bookkeeping techniques
- Record sales details in the Sales Ledger and Debtors Control Account
- Record purchase details in the Purchase Ledger and Creditors Control Account
- Record VAT Transactions
- Construct a Trial Balance to check the accuracy of your account entries
- Create the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports for your Business
- Deal with and understand Prepayments and Accruals
- Apply Depreciation to Fixed Assets
- Deal with Bad Debts and Write Offs
- Complete a Bank Reconciliation
Introduction To Bookkeeping
- Apply double entry bookkeeping techniques
- Record sales details in the Sales Ledger and Debtors Control Account
- Record purchase details in the Purchase Ledger and Creditors Control Account
- Record VAT Transactions
- Construct a Trial Balance to check the accuracy of your account entries
- Create the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports for your Business
- Deal with and understand Prepayments and Accruals
- Apply Depreciation to Fixed Assets
- Deal with Bad Debts and Write Offs
- Complete a Bank Reconciliation
There is no formal assessment for this course and learners knowledge will be tested with informal activities throughout the session. For accredited Sage training options please view our other Sage courses.
There is no formal assessment for this course and learners knowledge will be tested with informal activities throughout the session. For accredited Sage training options please view our other Sage courses.
- 1-day training from NILC’s accredited Sage trainers
- Workbook with course notes
- Recording from each training day (available on request for virtual-live courses only)
- Course completion certificate
- 1-day training from NILC’s accredited Sage trainers
- Workbook with course notes
- Recording from each training day (available on request for virtual-live courses only)
- Course completion certificate
Are your Sage courses accredited?
Yes, all of our Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll courses (excluding Introduction To Bookkeeping and Sage One) are accredited by Sage. We are an Sage partner.
How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free. Please note learners will have to pay for the examination fee which is set by the examination board. Students retaking the course are required to use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.
Are there any prerequisites for Introduction to Bookkeeping?
The Introduction to Bookkeeping course has no prerequisites and learners can attend this course without any prior bookkeeping experience.
Are your Sage courses accredited?
Yes, all of our Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll courses (excluding Introduction To Bookkeeping and Sage One) are accredited by Sage. We are an Sage partner.
How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free. Please note learners will have to pay for the examination fee which is set by the examination board. Students retaking the course are required to use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.
Are there any prerequisites for Introduction to Bookkeeping?
The Introduction to Bookkeeping course has no prerequisites and learners can attend this course without any prior bookkeeping experience.
Dates & Prices
Upcoming Courses
Live Instructor-Led Virtual
Spaces: Available
Start Date: Wed 07 October 2026
Live Instructor-Led Virtual
Spaces: Available
Start Date: Wed 04 November 2026
Live Instructor-Led Virtual
Spaces: Available
Start Date: Wed 02 December 2026
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Virtual
Our virtual courses allow you to access live instructor-led training from the same expert instructors that deliver our classroom courses, without leaving the comfort of your home or office. All virtual courses are fully interactive, and learners can communicate with their trainer and peers at any time.
Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.
Classroom
Our classroom courses allow you to learn and interact face-to-face with our expert instructors in a comfortable and modern training environment. All of our classroom based courses take place at NILC centers, or high quality training facilities, and include all required IT and physical equipment.
We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.
Onsite
Save time and hassle by arranging for one of our expert instructors to come to you. Our onsite courses allow you to learn in a location of your choosing, and you can train as many or as few people as you want – from a single person or team to whole departments. We can also fully customize the course content to the specific requirements of your business or project.
We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.
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Our Online Self Paced courses allow you to learn new skills from our expert instructors, in your own time and at your own pace. Our flexible online learning platform allows you to access content on your computer, tablet or mobile device, whether you’re on the move or at home. All our online courses come with immediate access and you can start learning straight away, from any internet enabled compatible device.
We also offer online email support from our expert instructors, so they’re always on hand and happy to help you with any questions which may arise.
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Sage FAQ's
Yes, all of our Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll courses (excluding Introduction To Bookkeeping and Sage One) are accredited by Sage. We are an Sage partner.
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free. Please note learners will have to pay for the examination fee which is set by the examination board. Students retaking the course are required to use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.
The Introduction to Bookkeeping course has no prerequisites and learners can attend this course without any prior bookkeeping experience.
All Sage exams are taken online via a web browser. Exams must take place on a computer or laptop and not a smartphone or tablet.
Sage FAQ's
Yes, all of our Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll courses (excluding Introduction To Bookkeeping and Sage One) are accredited by Sage. We are an Sage partner.
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free. Please note learners will have to pay for the examination fee which is set by the examination board. Students retaking the course are required to use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.
The Introduction to Bookkeeping course has no prerequisites and learners can attend this course without any prior bookkeeping experience.
All Sage exams are taken online via a web browser. Exams must take place on a computer or laptop and not a smartphone or tablet.
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