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AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Bournemouth – Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre – Evening

Cost£326.00
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Mar 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Bournemouth. Evening classes run at Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre on Monday evenings from 6pm to 8pm. These level 1 AAT bookkeeping classes run over 23 weeks, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll cover both manual and computerised bookkeeping routines, building the practical skills needed for entry-level roles in bookkeeping and accounting. No previous knowledge is required. Concessions are available, so check with the centre about your eligibility.

Who this course is for

We have designed this course to support you with working in the bookkeeping and accountancy sector. Successful completion of this course will provide the skills and knowledge required for entry level job roles in bookkeeping. The Introduction Pathway to Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who wish to begin their studies of bookkeeping and gain skills and knowledge at Level 1 of the National Framework from a point of no previous knowledge. It could also be used by those learners who have some practical knowledge and skills at this level and wish to revise said skills. Owners of small businesses may also find this course useful, as it gives coverage of keeping a single-entry book manual keeping system, suitable for the production of small business accounts and also acts as the underpinning knowledge of bookkeeping for the processing of financial transactions using a computerised accounting system.

This course is a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to progress to the Bookkeeping - Level 2 Pathway.

You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Also take a look at the "Simple Steps to Becoming a Qualified Professional Bookkeeper" https://www.iab.org.uk/bookkeeping-qualifications/how-to-become-a-qualified-accredited-bookkeeper

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out day-to-day manual bookkeeping routines and activities.
  • You'll use computerised bookkeeping systems to record financial transactions.
  • You'll understand the basic principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process sales, purchases, and payments accurately.
  • You'll reconcile accounts and check records for accuracy.
  • You'll build the underpinning knowledge needed to progress to Level 2 bookkeeping.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom alongside other learners, with a mix of taught sessions and hands-on practice in both manual and computerised bookkeeping. Assessment for the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping is through AAT-set assessments, which test your knowledge and practical skills. You'll sit these assessments as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre 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
  • Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: managing customer invoices and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: handling employee pay records and calculations
  • Finance administrator: general financial admin support in an office

What you could study next

The natural next step is the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Both build directly on what you learn at Level 1 and open the door to more senior finance and accounting roles. From there, the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting is the route toward qualified bookkeeper and accounting technician roles.

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