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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course Online – Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course. Study online at your own pace. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults takes around 4 hours to complete. It is free for learners aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. You will cover the core principles of bookkeeping and working in an accounts environment. The course suits anyone who needs flexibility and cannot commit to fixed class times. Earn your Level 1 AAT Bookkeeping qualification and take a first step toward roles in accounting and bookkeeping.

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 understand the purpose of bookkeeping and why accurate records matter
  • You'll learn how financial transactions are recorded
  • You'll identify the main documents used in a bookkeeping system
  • You'll understand the difference between debits and credits
  • You'll recognise how bookkeeping fits into a wider accounts environment

How you will learn

You study online in your own time. Learning is delivered through digital materials you work through at your own pace. Assessment is by a short online test. You will need to complete the assessment to earn your Level 1 AAT Bookkeeping Certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supporting day-to-day financial record keeping
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate transaction records for a business
  • Payroll administrator, processing employee pay and deductions
  • Finance clerk, handling invoices, payments, and reconciliations
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments

What you could study next

After this Level 1 AAT Bookkeeping Qualification, you could move on to the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, which covers double-entry bookkeeping in more depth and is widely used as an entry point to accounting roles. From there, the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting builds the skills needed for more senior finance positions. Both qualifications are available through AAT-approved centres.

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