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Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Pickering

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 Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day.

The course takes around 4 hours of study of study. It covers the core principles of bookkeeping and business skills used in everyday office and finance roles. You'll look at how money moves through a business, basic financial records, and how bookkeeping supports business operations.

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 understand how basic bookkeeping works in a business setting.
  • You'll learn how to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll explore how income and expenditure are tracked.
  • You'll develop skills in organising and maintaining financial records.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how bookkeeping supports business decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Teaching is delivered face-to-face in a small group setting. Assessment is based on written tasks and short exercises that check your understanding of bookkeeping principles. Your tutor will guide you through each topic at a manageable pace.

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

  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
  • Payroll administrator, processes payroll for a small employer.
  • Business administrator, handles financial admin and record-keeping in an office.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for a small business or sole trader.
  • Finance clerk, processes invoices and payments within a finance department.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 AAT Award in Bookkeeping, the natural next step to deepen your bookkeeping knowledge and improve your job prospects.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification covering double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, useful if you want to move into a wider office or admin role.
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