Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around your week. This is a free AAT bookkeeping course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. You'll cover the core principles of bookkeeping used in accounts roles. The course runs part-time and takes around 4 hours in total. A level 1 AAT bookkeeping qualification is a solid starting point if you're moving into finance or accounts work.
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 financial transactions are recorded in a business
You'll understand the purpose and structure of a bookkeeping system
You'll process basic income and expenditure entries
You'll identify the difference between cash and credit transactions
You'll use double-entry bookkeeping principles at an introductory level
You'll produce simple financial records accurately
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at the centre, part-time during the evening. You'll be assessed through a short written assessment set by AAT. This tests your understanding of the bookkeeping principles covered during the course. Your tutor will guide you through the material in class before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: entry-level role processing financial records
Bookkeeper: recording income, expenses, and transactions for businesses
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
Finance clerk: supporting accounts teams with data entry and filing
Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping in more depth and preparing you for accounts assistant roles.
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting: a broader qualification that takes in bookkeeping alongside other accounting skills, and is widely recognised by employers in finance.
