AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Redbridge

Cost£225.00
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Ilford Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 10 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core principles of bookkeeping, including recording financial transactions and understanding basic accounts. AAT is the UK's leading professional body for accounting and bookkeeping, and this level 1 aat bookkeeping qualification is a recognised first step into finance work. The course suits anyone aged 19 or over looking to build solid bookkeeping foundations.

Who this course is for

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process sales and purchase transactions.
  • You'll work with basic ledger accounts.
  • You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business.
  • You'll prepare simple financial documents such as invoices and receipts.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at New City College Ilford Campus. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction and practical exercises. Assessment for the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping is through a computer-based test set and marked by AAT. You'll sit this test when you're ready, and your tutor will guide you through the preparation.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, handling day-to-day financial records for businesses
  • Accounts assistant, supporting a finance team with transactions and ledgers
  • Payroll administrator, processing employee pay and deductions
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Finance administrator, providing general financial support in an office

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. The natural next step after this Award, covering double-entry bookkeeping in greater depth and preparing you for bookkeeping roles.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Broadens your skills into areas such as costing and computerised accounts, and opens more accounting assistant roles.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Takes you toward semi-senior accounting work and is recognised by employers across the finance sector.