Adult
Bookkeeping - Level 1
Taking the form of a 10-week, 1-day-a-week face-to-face programme, this course will introduce the core skills to prepare you for the world of work. You’ll learn basic single entry bookkeeping skills and understand the role of the bookkeeper and financial transactions, as well as how to set up accounts and do reporting.
As we cover basic finance and administrative duties, you will also be exposed to accounting software packages and other basic accounting techniques or principles to give you a broader understanding of the business environment and how to better prepare for entering the world of business.
About the course
Award in Business Skills Learning outcomes:
Basic accounting techniques
Basic accounting principles
Understanding the business environment
Preparing for work
Award in Bookkeeping Learning outcomes:
Understand the role of the bookkeeper
Understand financial transactions
Process customer and supplier transactions
Process receipts and payments
To succeed in this course, you should possess a working knowledge of Maths and English, ideally at the GCSE (Level 2) standard or equivalent.
All applicants without formal Level 2 qualifications will need to pass relevant assessments to confirm their skill level.
Computer-based assessments
Further qualifications
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
This is the natural progression for students who want to deepen their accounting knowledge. It covers more advanced bookkeeping, costing, and introductory accounting software skills.
Apprenticeships
Enroll in accounting or business administration apprenticeships, which combine work and study, allowing you to gain practical experience while continuing your education.
Fees and funding
The course fees for this course are £1080.
Full funding is available for residents of South Yorkshire and anyone unemployed and in receipt of benefit. Or, working and earning below the earning threshold (currently £24,570). Co-funding is available for anyone in South Yorkshire who doesn't meet the above critera, making the cost £450
AAT Membership fees of £84 and books cost of around £30.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00782
Subject Area
Business
Campus
Hillsborough Campus