Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day. The course runs over 4 hours and is free for eligible adults aged 19 or over. You'll cover the fundamentals of bookkeeping in an accounts environment, learning how financial records are kept and maintained. AAT bookkeeping classes at this level are a practical 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 to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll process sales and purchase transactions.
You'll handle cash and bank transactions.
You'll reconcile accounts and identify basic errors.
You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Assessment is through AAT-set written assessments, which you'll complete as part of the course. Your tutor will guide you through the material in class, and you'll practise bookkeeping tasks to prepare for 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 - processing invoices and payments in a finance team.
Bookkeeper - maintaining financial records for a business.
Payroll administrator - handling employee pay and deductions.
Purchase ledger clerk - managing 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 Certificate in Accounting - a broader qualification that covers costing, VAT, and financial statements alongside bookkeeping skills.
