Sage 50 Accounts Essentials

Onsite, classroom and remote access training, whichever suits you.

Our Sage 50 Accounts Essentials training caters for all users whether they are at a beginner, intermediate or advance level.

This training course is split into 2 stages which will be covered over 2 days. During stage 1, we begin to deliver the very basics of Sage 50 Accounts Essentials, from navigation through to creating and amending various records. It is highly recommended to get Stage 1 training especially if you are new to this software.

Stage 2 is suitable for those who have a basic understanding of Sage 50 Essentials, but will help you understand its core operations. Some of the key topics to be covered in Stage 2 include processing supplier invoices, credit notes and payments, managing the sales ledger, posting bank payments and receipts, and error corrections. For further details about the course content, view our course content section below.

Stage One - 1 day course recommended to those completely new to Sage 50 Accounts
Get a firm understanding of the basic principles of Sage 50 Essentials, from navigation through to creating and amending various records.
- Be familiar with the Sage 50 Essentials user interface
- Understand basic configuration, financial year settings, and setting up tax codes
- Learn how to create, amend and delete nominal accounts
- Learn how to create bank, cash and credit card accounts
- Understand the role of the Chart of Accounts, and how to amend it
- Know how to create, amend and delete customer and supplier accounts
- Know how to enter supplier invoices and credit notes
- Be able to post supplier payments including printing remittance advices, cheques and using e-banking
- Know how to create and print service invoices and credit notes for customers
- Be able to post customer receipts and understand how to manage the Sales Ledger, including disputing invoices
- Be able to post supplier payments and understand how to manage the Purchase Ledger
- Be familiar with posting bank and cash transactions
- Know how to check and safeguard data using backups
Stage Two - 2 day course covers core Sage 50 Accounts features and processes
This is suitable for those who have a basic understanding of Sage 50 Essentials, but will help you understand its core operations. Some of the key topics include processing supplier invoices, credit notes and payments, managing the sales ledger, posting bank payments and receipts, and error corrections.
- Understand how to correct errors
- Know how to post and correct Journal Entries
- Learn how to save time by using Recurring Entries
- Learn how to plan and maintain product records and invoices
- Know how to perform a bank reconciliation
- Understand how to manage credit control, including statements and overdue letters
- Be able to write off bad debts and perform a VAT reclaim
- Be able to produce financial reports, including the Profit & Loss report and Balance Sheet
- Be able to produce, check and submit a VAT Return
- Know how to prepare for, and run the Year End routine

Onsite training:

Prior to your training session, you can speak directly with the trainer to plan the course content, discuss any special areas of emphasis and your desired outcome.

Onsite training can be booked as full day or half day sessions.
Takes place at either our premises or your premises, whichever suits you and your business
Have the option to choose what areas you want training on
After the training you will get 10 days of free telephone support, giving you the chance to practice what you have learnt

Classroom training:

Start: 9:30am
Finish: 4:30pm (approx)
Refreshments: Lunch (standard/vegetarian) and beverages will be provided
Training material: Training manuals will be provided on the day, which you can keep for future reference
Certification: Certificate of attendance will be given at the end of the day.
How to get here
Parking: This is on a first come first served basis. Alternative options are Pay & Display on Anchorage Road, The Royal Hotel or Sutton Coldfield Station Car Park.

Remote Access training:

Learn from the comfort of your own zone via your PC
Save time and money on travelling
Discuss features/functionality in more depth and complete confidentiality

Leading Sage partner for training since 2006
We have been awarded with the Sage 50 Accounts Partner of the Year award consecutively since 2011
All of our trainers have successfully completed full training programs on Sage Accounts and have certificates to prove so
Focus on areas most relevant to your company
Discuss features/functionality in more depth and complete confidentiality
Save money and limit downtime by having our trainer come to you, on the basis of you selecting onsite training
Train on the same version of the software that you own
We provide hundreds of customers support following requests from customers wanting a more personal service
After the onsite and classroom training, you will receive a certificate of attendance

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