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Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People

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 Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People on evenings, so you can fit study around work.

The course covers core business and bookkeeping skills. You'll look at financial documents, basic accounting principles, and how money moves through a business. 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 identify common financial documents used in business.
  • You'll understand how basic bookkeeping records are kept.
  • You'll learn how money flows in and out of a business.
  • You'll apply core accounting principles at an introductory level.
  • You'll recognise the role of accurate record-keeping in a business environment.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on evenings at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. You'll work through the course content with a tutor and complete short tasks and exercises to check your understanding. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeping assistant, supports financial record-keeping for a small business.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoices, payments, and basic financial admin.
  • Business administrator, provides admin support across a business or office.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Office administrator, manages day-to-day business operations and records.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for anyone wanting to deepen their bookkeeping knowledge and work more independently.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification covering double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, useful if you want to move into a wider office or admin role.
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