Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre on evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This level 1 aat bookkeeping qualification introduces the core skills used in accounts work, from recording transactions to understanding basic bookkeeping principles. Sessions run for 4 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the course is the right level for you. These free aat bookkeeping classes suit anyone looking to move into an accounts environment.
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 record financial transactions accurately
You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
You'll process receipts and payments
You'll work with ledger accounts and basic account balances
You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business
You'll use source documents to enter financial data
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Harrogate Civic Centre during evening sessions. Teaching covers bookkeeping principles through practical exercises and worked examples. Assessment for the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping is by 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. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: entry-level role processing financial transactions
Bookkeeper: recording and maintaining financial records for businesses
Accounts payable clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing in a finance team
Finance administrator: general finance support across office environments
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping in greater depth and preparing you for paid bookkeeping work.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a broader accounting qualification that opens routes into accounts assistant roles and further AAT study at Level 3.
