Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 16 weeks and introduces the core knowledge behind bookkeeping. You'll cover income and expenditure, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. You'll also get an introduction to bookkeeping software, including its benefits and risks. No prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge is needed. These level 1 aat bookkeeping classes suit anyone who wants to fit study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn the role of a bookkeeper and what the job involves.
You'll understand income and expenditure, and how to record them.
You'll explore profit and loss, and what these figures mean for a business.
You'll identify assets and liabilities in basic financial records.
You'll gain an introduction to bookkeeping software and how it is used.
You'll learn about the benefits and risks of using bookkeeping software.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Crawley College. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor support throughout. Assessment for the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping is through a computer-based test set and marked by AAT. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeping assistant: recording day-to-day financial transactions for businesses.
Accounts administrator: handling invoices, payments, and basic financial records.
Accounts payable clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments.
Finance assistant: supporting a finance team with routine bookkeeping tasks.
Payroll administrator: entry-level support role processing employee pay records.
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing in more depth.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a broader qualification that builds on Level 1 and opens more accounting roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward a career as a professional bookkeeper or accounting technician.
