AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course. Study online with live classes over 10 weeks. The course introduces bookkeeping techniques and the role of a bookkeeper. You study at scheduled live sessions, so you get direct tutor contact without travelling to a centre. You will need access to a computer and internet connection. Note that the final exam takes place in person at South Devon College Paignton, so you will need to travel there for that session. The course covers practical bookkeeping skills and gives you a foundation for further AAT study or entry-level accounting work.
Who this course is for
This is a live online course which introduces the role of a bookkeeper and simple bookkeeping techniques. You will develop practical bookkeeping skills and the course will help you to move on to further study in either accountancy or bookkeeping with AAT, offer a route into employment or be of interest to those already in employment.This qualification may suit you if you have had minimal work experience or if you need some additional support to progress. This may include younger students seeking tangible and finance-specific skills, adults seeking to validate their existing skills to enter into or progress in their career, or students who would like to test their abilities before progressing further with AAT.This qualification may also interest you if you�re self-employed or working in small businesses and wish to do your own bookkeeping. The award will develop an understanding of the basics of manual bookkeeping. Completing this qualification will enabe you to pursue careers in finance or business in either the private or public sectors.This course may offer funding for those who are over 19, have been resident in the UK for three years, with the exception of those who live within a devolved adult education area and those currently enrolled on an apprenticeship please click here for more information.Please note your financial situation will also be taken into account when administering funding please click here for more information or contact our Helpzone team at [email protected].
Entry requirements
You will be required to have a telephone or personal interview with the tutor, You should have a genuine interest in this subject, You must have access to a personal computer and internet connection. You must also be able to attend the main College site in Paignton, Devon, for the exam in the final week of the course.
What you will learn
You'll understand the role of a bookkeeper in a business
You'll learn how to record financial transactions accurately
You'll understand the difference between debits and credits
You'll develop skills to support further AAT bookkeeping study
How you will learn
Classes run live online, so you attend scheduled sessions with a tutor rather than studying entirely at your own pace. You will need a personal computer and a reliable internet connection. Assessment takes place in the final week of the course. The exam is held in person at the college site in Paignton, Devon, so you must be able to attend on that date.
What you will need to bring
You must have access to a personal computer and a reliable internet connection to attend the live online classes. You must also be able to travel to South Devon College Paignton for the in-person exam in the final week. South Devon College Paignton 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 administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and records
Accounts payable clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Payroll assistant: helping to process employee pay and deductions
Finance assistant: general support role across accounting functions
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step after this Award, covering double-entry bookkeeping in more depth and recognised by employers in finance roles.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a broader accounting qualification that builds on Level 1 bookkeeping skills and opens more routes into accounting work.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward a career in professional accounting or management accounts.
