Sage 50 Training
Sage 50 Training is a CPD-accredited course for aspiring bookkeepers, accounts assistants, finance professionals, and business owners. Build essential Sage 50 skills in invoicing, payments, payroll, VAT, bank reconciliation, budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
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- Level 2 - Certificate
- Number of Units24
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Sage 50 Training – CPD Accredited
Build job-ready accounting software skills with our Sage 50 Training course. Digital finance skills are increasingly valuable across UK businesses: government data shows 381,000 people work as bookkeepers, payroll managers and wages clerks, making this a significant occupation within the UK workforce. Sage also reports that 85% of SMBs consider technology critical to their success, highlighting the importance of digital accounting capabilities.
This course guides you through Sage 50, from setting up customers, suppliers and projects to processing invoices, credit notes and payments. You’ll also explore bank reconciliation, petty cash, payroll, VAT returns, opening balances, year-end journals, budgeting, cash flow and financial reporting.
By completing the course, you can strengthen your confidence with Sage 50 and develop valuable skills for roles such as bookkeeper, accounts assistant, finance administrator or payroll professional.
Course Description
This Sage 50 Training course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Sage accounting software, bookkeeping processes, and essential financial management tasks, making it ideal for aspiring bookkeepers, accounts assistants, finance administrators, and business professionals.
Throughout this Sage 50 course, you will develop essential knowledge of setting up customers, suppliers and projects, creating invoices and credit notes, processing payments, managing petty cash, and completing bank reconciliations. You will also learn how to handle payroll, VAT returns and opening balances accurately.
In addition to everyday accounting tasks, the course introduces year-end journals, depreciation, prepayments, budgeting, cash flow and Sage report design. You will also explore how to prepare accountants’ reports and correct common accounting errors.
By completing this course, you can build confidence using Sage 50 and develop valuable accounting software skills that can support your professional development in bookkeeping, finance and administrative roles.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this Sage 50 Training online course, you will:
- Understand how to set up and navigate the Sage 50 accounting system
- Create and manage customer, supplier, and project records accurately
- Process customer and supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments
- Record bank payments, transfers, direct debits, standing orders, and petty cash transactions
- Complete bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations
- Produce and interpret aged debtor and creditor reports
- Understand basic payroll processes within Sage 50
- Prepare VAT records and complete VAT return procedures
- Enter opening balances and process essential year-end journals
- Manage depreciation, prepayments, and deferred income entries
- Create budgets and understand basic cash flow management
- Use Sage reporting tools to prepare financial and accountants’ reports
- Identify and correct common accounting errors within Sage 50
Why People Love This Course
- CPD Accredited certification to strengthen your CV and demonstrate your professional development
- Learn essential Sage 50 skills, including invoicing, payments, bank reconciliation, payroll, VAT, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Study online with flexible, self-paced access, allowing you to learn around work and other commitments
- Develop career-focused accounting software skills suitable for aspiring bookkeepers, accounts assistants, finance administrators, and business professionals
- Gain essential knowledge of customer and supplier management, credit notes, petty cash, opening balances, and year-end journals
- Receive an instant digital certificate upon successful completion, with the option to order a hard copy
- Get a free student ID card to support your learner profile
- Enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Access dedicated tutor support on weekdays throughout your learning journey
- Complete assessments online and receive fast results to help you progress efficiently
Why Study This Course?
Whether you are starting a career in finance or looking to strengthen your bookkeeping skills, this Sage 50 Training course provides the essential knowledge and essential understanding needed to use Sage 50 confidently.
The course is designed around common accounting tasks, helping you build skills in invoicing, customer and supplier management, payments, bank reconciliation, payroll, VAT returns, budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
This training can support your progression into roles such as bookkeeper, accounts assistant, finance administrator, payroll assistant, or accounting support professional. It is also suitable for business owners who want to manage financial records more effectively and gain greater confidence using Sage 50.
Who is this Sage 50 Training course for?
This Sage 50 Training course is ideal for individuals seeking essential bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management skills.
It is suitable for:
- Beginners wanting to learn Sage 50 accounting
- Aspiring bookkeepers developing essential accounting software skills
- Accounts assistants improving their Sage 50 knowledge
- Finance administrators expanding their bookkeeping capabilities
- Payroll staff strengthening essential accounting software skills
- Business owners managing financial records more effectively
- Job seekers pursuing bookkeeping and finance roles
Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Sage 50 Training course. It is suitable for beginners as well as individuals looking to improve their bookkeeping and accounting software skills.
The course can be accessed from any internet-enabled device, allowing you to study conveniently from home or anywhere that suits you.
All you need is a willingness to learn, basic literacy and numeracy skills, internet access, and to be over the age of 16.
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the Sage 50 TrainingÂ
course, you will qualify for a CPD Certificate as proof of your continued professional development and achievement. This certificate can enhance your professional profile and showcase your commitment to building relevant skills and knowledge. You can receive your digital certificate for only £10, or request a printed hard copy sent by post for just £29 or both for £39.
Assessment
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam and fulfil the Quality Licence Scheme-endorsed certificate criteria. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Job Opportunities
The Sage 50 Training course builds essential knowledge of bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, VAT, reconciliation, budgeting, and financial reporting. While it does not provide a professional accounting licence, it can help you develop relevant skills for entry-level and supporting finance roles.
- Bookkeeper
Maintains financial records, processes transactions, reconciles accounts, and supports accurate day-to-day bookkeeping activities for businesses.
Average UK Salary: £24,000–£35,000 per year - Accounts Assistant
Supports finance teams with invoices, payments, expenses, account reconciliation, financial records, and routine accounting administration tasks.
Average UK Salary: £24,000–£32,000 per year - Payroll Administrator
Processes employee wages, maintains payroll records, manages deductions, and supports accurate and timely salary payments for employees.
Average UK Salary: £22,000–£35,000 per year - Finance Administrator
Maintains financial documentation, processes transactions, manages records, and provides essential administrative support to accounting and finance teams.
Average UK Salary: £22,000–£30,000 per year - Accounts Clerk
Records financial transactions, manages invoices and payments, updates accounting systems, and helps maintain accurate company financial records.
Average UK Salary: £22,000–£30,000 per year - Purchase Ledger Assistant
Processes supplier invoices, maintains purchase records, checks payments, and helps ensure supplier accounts remain accurate and organised.
Average UK Salary: £23,000–£30,000 per year - Sales Ledger Assistant
Manages customer invoices, records payments, monitors outstanding balances, and supports accurate sales ledger administration and financial records.
Average UK Salary: £23,000–£30,000 per year - Junior Finance Assistant
Supports invoicing, bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and everyday financial administration while developing essential accounting experience.
Average UK Salary: £22,000–£29,000 per year - Payroll Assistant
Assists with employee records, payroll calculations, deductions, timesheets, and payment preparation while supporting routine payroll operations.
Average UK Salary: £22,000–£30,000 per year - Sage Accounts Assistant
Uses Sage software to process transactions, manage invoices, reconcile accounts, and support everyday bookkeeping and financial reporting.
Average UK Salary: £24,000–£32,000 per year
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sage 50 Training cover?
This course covers essential Sage 50 accounting tasks, including customer and supplier setup, invoicing, credit notes, payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash, payroll, VAT returns, opening balances, budgeting, cash flow, year-end journals, and financial reporting.
Is Sage 50 Training suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is suitable for beginners, aspiring bookkeepers, accounts assistants, finance administrators, payroll staff, and business owners who want to build Sage 50 skills step by step.
Can I study Sage 50 Training online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to study from home and fit your learning around work, family, or other commitments.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Successful learners can receive a CPD-accredited certificate, helping demonstrate their professional development and strengthen their CV.
Does this course qualify me as a professional accountant?
No. This course provides knowledge and essential Sage 50 skills but does not provide a professional accounting licence or regulated accountancy qualification.
What jobs can Sage 50 Training help me work towards?
The course can support progression towards roles such as bookkeeper, accounts assistant, payroll assistant, finance administrator, accounts clerk, and junior finance assistant.
How is Sage 50 Training assessed?
The course includes a mock exam and final exam designed to assess your understanding of Sage 50 processes and accounting tasks covered throughout the training.
Who is Sage 50 Training best for?
It is ideal for aspiring finance professionals, bookkeepers, accounts staff, payroll workers, small business owners, and anyone wanting essential accounting software knowledge.
Is Sage 50 a useful skill for UK finance roles?
Yes. Sage software is commonly used for bookkeeping and financial administration, so familiarity with Sage 50 can be valuable for many accounts and finance support roles.
Why should I study Sage 50 Training?
This course helps you develop essential accounting software skills, improve confidence with everyday financial tasks, and strengthen your knowledge for bookkeeping, payroll, and finance-related career opportunities.
Course Curriculum
| Sage 50 Training | |||
| 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 | ||
| TASK 9 b Payroll | 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 | |||
| Mock Exam – Sage 50 Training | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Sage 50 Training | 00:20:00 | ||