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Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Richmond – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Richmond. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service on evenings, so you can fit study around your working week.

The course covers core business and bookkeeping skills, including recording financial transactions, understanding business documents, and working with basic accounts. It takes around 4 hours of study of study in total.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Business Skills.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge in this area as an addional qualification to support their role working is business environments.

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 basic financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll identify and use common business documents such as invoices and receipts.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll work with simple accounts and financial records.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how businesses manage money day to day.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Sessions are tutor-led and cover practical bookkeeping tasks. Assessment is through written exercises and short tasks completed during the course. There are no formal exams for this Award.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Business administrator, handles financial admin alongside general office duties.
  • Bookkeeper, manages financial records for a small business.
  • Office administrator, takes on accounts tasks as part of a wider admin role.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for deeper bookkeeping knowledge.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, broadens into management accounts and costing.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, useful if you want to move into a wider office or admin role.
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