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AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course Online

Cost£540.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start12 Jan 2027
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

You study one mandatory unit covering the role of the bookkeeper, producing accurate records, and working ethically. It suits anyone new to bookkeeping or wanting to formalise existing skills. You need to be aged 19 or over and have been a UK resident for at least three years. You are responsible for your own AAT registration and membership fee.

You'll finish with an AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you are new to bookkeeping or want to validate existing skills with a recognised AAT qualification. You’ll learn the role of the bookkeeper and how to produce accurate work while working ethically and securely. The content supports progression to Level 2 and can also help you move into entry level finance work or manage small business records. It’s a good fit if you want a clear starting point with one mandatory unit and an end assessment.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year and will need to have the right to study in the UK and been a resident for a minimum of 3 years. Candidates are responsible for their own AAT registration and membership fee. Please enquire if you are at all unsure as to your suitability the course manager will be happy to discuss the course and its content with you.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a bookkeeper.
  • You'll learn how to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll apply ethical and secure working practices to bookkeeping tasks.
  • You'll produce basic financial records for a business.
  • You'll build a foundation for Level 2 bookkeeping and finance study.

How you will learn

You study online at a flexible pace over 12 weeks. The course has one mandatory unit with an end assessment set by AAT. You complete the assessment online. Cornwall College Online will guide you through the unit content and confirm assessment arrangements before you start.

What you will need to bring

You will need to register with AAT and pay the AAT membership fee separately. Cornwall College Online will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for a small business.
  • Accounts administrator, supports a finance team with day-to-day records.
  • Accounts assistant, processes invoices and payments for an employer.
  • Finance assistant, handles basic financial admin in an office setting.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step after this Award and covers double-entry bookkeeping in more depth.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification that opens more roles in finance and accounting.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward a career as an accounting technician.
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