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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time during the day. This free AAT bookkeeping course runs for 4 hours and fits around other commitments. You'll cover the fundamentals of bookkeeping and working in an accounts environment. The level 1 AAT bookkeeping classes are open to adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. Contact the centre to check whether you qualify.

Who this course is for

The course will provide an accredited qualification for those who are interested in working in an accounts environment.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand the basics of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process receipts, payments, and petty cash records.
  • You'll learn how to use ledger accounts and balance them.
  • You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business accounts function.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Teaching covers bookkeeping principles through explanation, worked examples, and practice exercises. Assessment is through a written examination set by AAT. You'll sit the exam when you and the centre agree you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Entry-level role processing invoices and payments.
  • Bookkeeper. Recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business.
  • Payroll administrator. Processing staff wages and keeping payroll records.
  • Finance administrator. Supporting a finance team with data entry and filing.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.

What you could study next

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping in greater depth and preparing you for paid bookkeeping work. From there, the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting broadens your skills across financial statements and management accounting, opening more roles in finance and accounts teams.

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