Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Salford. Classes run at Future Skills at Media City UK, part-time during the day. The course runs for 17 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the fundamentals of bookkeeping, including recording financial transactions, understanding accounts, and working with basic accounting documents. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring for bookkeeping and accounts roles. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults is a solid starting point if you're new to finance work.
Who this course is for
Adult
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately using bookkeeping principles.
You'll understand the purpose and structure of accounts.
You'll work with source documents such as invoices and receipts.
You'll learn how debits and credits work in double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll process basic business transactions for sales and purchases.
You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Future Skills at Media City UK. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor support throughout. 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. Future Skills at Media City UK 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.
Accounts receivable clerk: chasing and recording customer payments.
Finance assistant: supporting an accounts team with routine tasks.
Payroll administrator: entry-level support role in payroll processing.
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 junior bookkeeping roles.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a broader qualification that opens doors to accounts assistant and finance administrator roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward senior bookkeeper or assistant accountant positions.
