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

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education on evenings, so you can fit study around your working week.

The course covers the fundamentals of bookkeeping and business skills. You'll explore how money moves through a business, basic financial records, and how to support everyday business operations. Around 4 hours of study in total makes this a compact introduction.

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 records are structured and maintained.
  • You'll learn how to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll explore the role of bookkeeping within a business environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of business documents such as invoices and receipts.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how financial information supports business decisions.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course, which may include written tasks and short assessments to check your understanding.

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

  • Bookkeeping assistant, supports financial record-keeping for a small business.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoices, payments, and basic financial admin.
  • Business administrator, provides administrative support across a business.
  • Office administrator, manages day-to-day business tasks and records.
  • Payroll administrator, processes payroll and employee payment records.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for anyone wanting to deepen their bookkeeping skills and work toward a recognised finance role.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification covering double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software.
  • Level 2 Business Administration qualification, useful if you want to build on your business knowledge in an office or admin setting.

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