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Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education – Daytime

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 Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day.

The course takes around 4 hours of study of study. It covers the core principles of bookkeeping and business finance, giving you a grounding in how money moves through a business. You'll look at recording financial transactions, understanding basic accounts, and working accurately with figures.

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

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 income and expenditure are tracked in a business.
  • You'll learn the principles behind double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll identify common business documents used in financial processes.
  • You'll develop accuracy and attention to detail when working with figures.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. Teaching is delivered face to face, with tutor-led activities and practice exercises. Assessment is through short tasks and written questions that check your understanding of bookkeeping principles.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education 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, processes wages and records for a small employer.
  • Business administrator, handles financial admin tasks in an office role.
  • Bookkeeper, manages financial records for a small business or sole trader.
  • Finance clerk, processes invoices and payments in a finance department.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Award in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for deeper bookkeeping skills and stronger job prospects.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification covering accounting principles alongside bookkeeping.
  • Level 2 Business Administration qualification, useful if you want to build wider office and admin skills alongside your finance knowledge.
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