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/
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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 the skills you gain here and open the door to a wider range of entry-level accounting and bookkeeping roles. From there, the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting leads toward roles such as accounts supervisor or assistant management accountant.
