AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Plymouth – City College Plymouth

Cost£225.00
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Mar 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day. The course runs over 13 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the fundamentals of bookkeeping, including recording financial transactions and understanding basic accounting principles. The AAT bookkeeping qualification is recognised by employers across accounting and finance. These level 1 AAT bookkeeping classes are a solid starting point if you're new to finance work.

Who this course is for

https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll understand the purpose of books of prime entry, including the cash book and day books.
  • You'll process sales and purchase transactions.
  • You'll balance accounts and prepare a trial balance.
  • You'll understand basic accounting concepts and terminology used in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City College Plymouth. Assessment is by a computer-based test set and marked by AAT. You'll need to pass the test to achieve the Award. Your tutor will guide you through the material during class and help you prepare for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant - supporting a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Bookkeeper - recording income and expenditure for a business.
  • Finance administrator - handling invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Payroll assistant - processing employee pay and deductions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk - managing supplier invoices and payments.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping - the natural next step, covering more complex bookkeeping tasks and preparing you for junior finance roles.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - a broader qualification that adds costing and computerised accounts alongside bookkeeping, opening more accounting roles.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - for those aiming toward a full accounting technician role.

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