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AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Lewisham

Cost£2,880.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Lewisham. Classes run at Lewisham College in the evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 15 weeks, part-time.

You'll build a practical understanding of how money moves through a business. Topics include the sales and purchases processes, basic numeracy for business, and how financial transactions are recorded and controlled. You'll need a Level 1 qualification in English and Maths, or a good working level of both, plus basic IT skills.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

To give you an insight into the world of accounting and enable you to get a taste of what it is like to work in a professional environment to make you familiar with accounting terms to give you additional support with literacy and numeracy.

Entry requirements

Level 1 qualification in English and Maths or working at a good level of English and Maths as evidenced by GCSE Results or initial diagnostic assessments (Adults). You should have basic IT skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how money moves through a business.
  • You'll learn how the sales process works and how transactions are recorded.
  • You'll learn how the purchases process works and how it is controlled.
  • You'll develop numeracy skills to support everyday business tasks.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the documents used in financial transactions.
  • You'll build practical skills that apply in a real business environment.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Lewisham College. Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is through written tasks and tests that check your understanding of bookkeeping processes. Your tutor will guide you through each topic over the 15-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lewisham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, records financial transactions for a business.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Accounts payable clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Accounts receivable clerk, manages customer invoices and chases payments.
  • Finance assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day tasks.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step to deepen your bookkeeping skills and improve your job prospects.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification covering accounting principles alongside bookkeeping.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward a full accounting technician role.
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