AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Nottingham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £225 tuition if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

About this course

AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Nottingham. Evening classes run at Nottingham College Adams Building, part-time over 8 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though funding may be available. Contact the college to find out what you're eligible for. This level 1 aat bookkeeping qualification introduces the role of a bookkeeper. You'll cover income and expenditure, profit and loss, assets and liabilities, and an introduction to bookkeeping software. The course suits those with no previous accounts knowledge.

Who this course is for

This course will suit you if:

You have no previous accounts knowledge but are interested in achieving your first level of Bookkeeping If you have not taken an exam in recent years and are looking for a gentle introduction back into studying and taking exams You are an employer who would like to offer up skilling for existing staff looking to join accountancy position Would like to explore book-keeping or accountancy as a new career

This Level 1 qualification introduces the role of a bookkeeper and the underpinning knowledge to identify and carry out simple different bookkeeping activities, such as income and expenditure, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. It also offers an introduction into the role, and the benefits and risks associated with bookkeeping software.

Entry requirements

We would like all applicants to have a minimum of Level 1 in Functional Skills Maths but are happy to take applications and assess during enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a bookkeeper.
  • You'll identify and record income and expenditure.
  • You'll work with profit and loss, and assets and liabilities.
  • You'll process customer and supplier transactions.
  • You'll process receipts and payments.
  • You'll understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software for bookkeeping tasks.

How you will learn

Classes run weekly at Nottingham College Adams Building. Your tutor will support you in the classroom, and additional resources are available for independent study outside of sessions. These may include online materials or physical books. Evening sessions include an element of online study. Assessment is by exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Adams Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business
  • Accounts assistant: supporting a finance team with basic accounts tasks
  • Accounts administrator: handling invoices, payments, and financial records
  • Payroll assistant: processing staff wages and keeping payroll records
  • Finance clerk: maintaining accurate financial data in an office setting

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. These build on what you've learned and open doors to more accounting and finance roles. From there, the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting is the next step toward a professional accounting career.

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