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Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Richmond

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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, part-time during the day.

The course covers core bookkeeping and business skills to support you in a workplace setting. Sessions run over around 4 hours of study in total, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll build practical knowledge of financial records and business processes.

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 understand how bookkeeping supports a business.
  • You'll use documents such as invoices, receipts, and ledgers.
  • You'll identify common business processes and how they connect.
  • You'll apply basic numeracy skills to financial tasks.
  • You'll organise and check financial information.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is through short tasks and exercises completed during the course. There are no formal exams.

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

  • Bookkeeping assistant, maintains financial records for a small business.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoices and payments in an office.
  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a team.
  • Finance clerk, processes transactions and checks figures.
  • Office administrator, manages records and supports business functions.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for deeper bookkeeping skills and wider job options.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, broadens your knowledge into payroll, costing, and accounts preparation.
  • Level 2 Business Administration qualification, useful if you want to move into broader office or admin roles.
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