AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Merton. Evening classes run at Merton College, part-time over 9 weeks. You can fit the level 1 AAT bookkeeping classes around your existing work or other commitments. You'll cover the fundamentals of bookkeeping, including recording financial transactions and understanding basic accounting principles. AAT is the recognised professional body for accounting and bookkeeping, and this level 1 AAT bookkeeping qualification gives you a solid starting point in finance. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping principles.
You'll understand the purpose and structure of accounts, including debit and credit entries.
You'll process sales and purchase transactions in day books.
You'll balance and reconcile ledger accounts.
You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business finance function.
You'll use basic bookkeeping documents such as invoices, receipts, and statements.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Merton College, with tutor-led instruction and practical exercises. Assessment for the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping is by a computer-based test set and marked by AAT. You'll need to pass this test to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Merton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeping assistant: recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business.
Accounts payable clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments.
Accounts receivable clerk: managing customer invoices and receipts.
Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with data entry and records.
Payroll assistant: entry-level support role in payroll processing.
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping in greater depth and preparing you for work as a bookkeeper.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a broader accounting qualification that opens routes into accounts assistant and finance roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward roles such as accounts supervisor or assistant accountant.
