Free Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 30 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounts, including recording financial transactions and understanding basic accounting principles. A City and Guilds level 1 bookkeeping qualification is well recognised by employers in finance and administration. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately in books of account.
You'll understand the purpose of double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll prepare and balance ledger accounts.
You'll work with petty cash records and receipts.
You'll understand basic accounting documents such as invoices and receipts.
You'll identify and correct simple errors in financial records.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is through written assignments and practical tasks that test your understanding of bookkeeping and accounts. Your tutor will guide you through each topic in class, and you'll complete exercises to practise what you've learned.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business.
Accounts assistant: supporting a finance team with basic accounts work.
Payroll administrator: processing wages and maintaining payroll records.
Accounts clerk: handling invoices, payments, and financial filing.
Finance administrator: general financial admin in an office setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Bookkeeping (City and Guilds or AAT): builds on Level 1 and covers more complex bookkeeping tasks, moving you closer to a bookkeeper role.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a widely used route into accounting and finance work, covering double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and computerised accounts.
Level 3 Accounting qualification: for those aiming at senior accounts or management accounting roles.
