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AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course at Newcastle College Southwark College

Cost£540.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College, part-time during the day. A fee applies for this course. Fees shown are for the first year only, and additional costs may apply in later years. A reduction may be possible depending on your circumstances, so it's worth speaking to an adviser. The course runs over two years and introduces you to accounting terms and the basics of working in a professional finance environment. It also supports your literacy and numeracy alongside the bookkeeping content. Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping with certificate.

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's like to work in a professional environment; to make you familiar with accounting terms; to give you additional support with literacy and numeracy.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn key accounting terms used in professional finance roles.
  • You'll understand how to record basic financial transactions.
  • You'll develop an awareness of what working in an accounting environment involves.
  • You'll build your numeracy skills in a bookkeeping context.
  • You'll practise reading and writing in a professional finance setting.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions during the day. Learning is structured around the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping. Assessment is set by AAT and typically includes written tasks and short tests that check your understanding of bookkeeping principles. Your tutor will guide you through the material and support your progress across the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: supports a finance team with day-to-day tasks.
  • Bookkeeper: records income and expenditure for a business.
  • Finance administrator: handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Payroll assistant: processes staff wages and keeps payroll records.
  • Accounts clerk: maintains accurate financial data for an organisation.

What you could study next

After completing the Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping, you could move on to the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. These build on what you've learned and open doors to more varied finance roles. From there, the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is the next step toward a career as a qualified accounting technician.

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