Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. This is a free AAT bookkeeping course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. Contact the centre to check your eligibility before you apply. The course runs over 4 hours and covers the foundations of bookkeeping in 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 sales and purchase ledger entries
You'll balance accounts and identify discrepancies
You'll use basic bookkeeping documents such as invoices and receipts
You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led instruction and practical exercises. Assessment is through an AAT-set examination. You'll need to pass this exam to earn your Award in Bookkeeping.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant - data entry and basic bookkeeping support
Bookkeeper - maintaining financial records for a business
Payroll administrator - processing employee pay and records
Finance administrator - supporting finance teams with transactions
Purchase ledger clerk - managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk - recording customer payments and accounts
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping in more depth and opening doors to accounts assistant roles.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping - a focused qualification if you want to specialise in bookkeeping rather than broader accounting.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - for those aiming toward senior finance roles or self-employed bookkeeping work.
