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Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Scarborough

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 Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service on evenings, so you can fit study around your week.

The course covers core bookkeeping and business skills, including recording financial transactions, understanding business documents, and working with basic accounts. It takes around 4 hours of study of study in total. The course is open to adults aged 19 or over, and further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income. You'll have a short conversation with the centre to confirm your eligibility before you start.

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 record basic financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll identify and use common business documents such as invoices and receipts.
  • You'll understand how money flows in and out of a business.
  • You'll apply simple bookkeeping principles to everyday business tasks.
  • You'll develop an awareness of how accounts support business decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classroom sessions at the centre. Learning is tutor-led, with practical exercises to build your bookkeeping skills. Assessment is based on the tasks and activities completed during the course. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service 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, processes invoices and payments in an office setting.
  • Business administrator, handles day-to-day admin including financial tasks.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Finance clerk, maintains records and assists the accounts team.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, the natural next step for anyone wanting to build on this AAT Award Bookkeeping qualification and move into a fuller accounts role.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, deepens practical bookkeeping skills for those working in finance support.
  • Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward a senior finance or accounting career.
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