Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 6 weeks, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll cover the core areas of bookkeeping, including the role of a bookkeeper and the basic techniques used in everyday bookkeeping activities. These skills can open doors to junior and administrative roles across a wide range of sectors.
Who this course is for
Gain a broader understanding of the world of work, alongside basic accounting techniques and principles. This is an AAT accredited course.
Entry requirements
Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.
What you will learn
You'll learn the role and responsibilities of a bookkeeper.
You'll practise basic bookkeeping techniques used in day-to-day business.
You'll understand how financial records are kept and maintained.
You'll develop skills that apply across a wide range of business sectors.
You'll build a foundation for further bookkeeping and accounting study.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Manygates Adult Education Centre. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. The centre will use your initial assessment to plan your learning and make sure you get the right support.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manygates Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeping assistant: supporting financial records in a small business
Accounts administrator: handling invoices, payments, and basic accounts
Accounts payable clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Office administrator: general admin with a finance element
Junior finance assistant: entry-level support in a finance team
Payroll assistant: supporting payroll processing and records
What you could study next
Level 2 AAT Award in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping and financial statements in more depth.
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a broader AAT qualification covering costing, accounting software, and financial processes.
Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting: moves you toward technician-level accounting work and opens more senior finance roles.
