Manual Bookkeeping - Stage 1

Course intent

You will learn the basics of manual bookkeeping rather than computerised methods. The course will take you through all the steps required to produce a Trial Balance. Bookkeeping involves tracking a business's financial transactions and events by recording all operations.

How to Apply

There are three ways to apply on this course. You can:

• complete the form on our website;
• call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; or
• visit one of our centres.

We'll evaluate your skills and provide a course offer, which you must accept to secure your place.

What will we cover?

• Understanding the various documents used in bookkeeping e.g. invoices, statements.

• Calculation of trade and cash discounts
• Recording and checking invoices and transferring to the daybooks and ledgers.
• Recording payments and receipts into a Cashbook and the double entry system
• Recording petty cash payments and the imprest system.
• Bank Reconciliation statements.
• Balancing accounts and producing a Trial Balance.
• Introduction to VAT
• Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

The course is suitable for beginners. You must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

Please bring pens, pencils, eraser, ruler notepad/paper and calculator (basic).

Textbook – to be advised if required.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as:

• Manual Bookkeeping – Stage 2
• Business Management – Run Your Own Business
• Spreadsheets – Excel

Or your tutor will advise you where to look, if you wish to do an accredited course.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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