AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Southampton. Classes run at Southampton College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 10 weeks. Before you start, you'll complete an online assessment in English and maths and attend an interview with the course tutor. You'll also need to register as an AAT member, as membership is required to take this qualification. The level 1 AAT bookkeeping classes cover the core principles of bookkeeping, giving you a solid foundation in financial record-keeping.
Who this course is for
Adult part time learners
Entry requirements
You will be required to attend an online interview with the course tutor prior to commencement on the course and demonstrate an appropriate standard of Literacy and Numeracy. Basic IT skills will also be required. A pre-entry requirement for the course is the completion of an online assessment in English and Maths.The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional body and membership is required in order to undertake this qualification. Registration with the AAT must be made upon
What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately
You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
You'll process receipts and payments
You'll balance accounts and identify errors
You'll understand the purpose of books of prime entry
You'll apply basic bookkeeping terminology used in the workplace
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Southampton College, with tutor-led sessions over 10 weeks. Assessment is set by AAT and is completed through a computer-based test. You'll need to pass this test to earn your qualification. The online assessment in English and maths completed before the course starts helps the tutor plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
You'll need basic IT skills before you start. Southampton College will confirm anything else you need before the course begins. You'll also need to register with AAT as a student member prior to starting.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: recording day-to-day financial transactions for businesses
Accounts assistant: supporting a finance team with basic bookkeeping tasks
Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing invoices
Payroll administrator: entry-level support in payroll processing
Finance administrator: general financial admin in an office setting
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping in more depth and introducing management accounting.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: focuses specifically on bookkeeping skills and prepares you for bookkeeping roles in practice.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward a technician-level accounting role or further professional study.
