AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Barking and Dagenham
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration45 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Barking and Dagenham College for more info.
AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, part-time during the day. Fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available. Contact the college to find out what applies to you. The course runs over 45 hours and covers the core skills of double-entry bookkeeping. You'll learn how financial transactions are recorded and how to work with basic accounts. AAT bookkeeping classes at this level are a solid starting point if you're new to finance.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll record financial transactions accurately in ledgers.
You'll understand debits, credits, and how they balance.
You'll process sales and purchase transactions.
You'll prepare basic financial documents such as invoices and receipts.
You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Rush Green Campus with tutor-led sessions. Learning is supported by exercises and practice tasks that build your bookkeeping skills step by step. Assessment is through a computer-based test set and marked by AAT.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus 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, maintaining financial records for a small business
Accounts payable clerk, processing supplier invoices and payments
Accounts receivable clerk, managing customer payments and records
Finance administrator, handling financial admin tasks in an office
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. The natural next step after this Award. Covers double-entry bookkeeping in more depth, along with costing and payroll basics.
AAT Level 2 Award in Bookkeeping. A focused bookkeeping qualification at the next level, building directly on what you've learned here.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. For those aiming toward a career in accounting or finance management.
