AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping

This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is an entry-level bookkeeping qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic bookkeeping principles and skills.

This Level 1 course has one unit:
Bookkeeping fundamentals
Learners will cover a number of key areas including the role of the bookkeeper, understanding financial transactions, how to process customer and supplier transactions, processing receipts and payments and understanding the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks.

The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including trainee bookkeeper, accounts administrator, billing/payments administrator/coordinator, accounts junior, accounts receivable/payable assistant, procurement and finance assistant, assistant cashier.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher levels of the AAT accounting qualifications (Level 2, Level 3 and then on to Level 4). Our AAT Level 2 and 3 courses are part-funded for most learners. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements for this course, we recommend that you have L2 functional skills in maths and English to help with the numerical aspects of the qualification and to help you understand the technical vocabulary and assessment questions.

If English is not your first language, we recommend that you have or are studying towards ESOL level 1.

This course is assessed through a computer-based exam.

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We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.
Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further.

Learners should expect to spend around 3-6 hours studying independently online each week.

On campus, you benefit from weekly classes with a college tutor Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.