AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course Online – Sutton London Borough Council

Cost£441.00
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start26 Apr 2027
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course. Study online at your own pace, with live sessions delivered through Google Classroom. The course takes around 60 hours and covers basic bookkeeping practices through to recording and interpreting financial transactions. No prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge is needed. The fee includes all assessment, exam fees, and study materials. This level 1 aat bookkeeping qualification is a solid grounding before moving on to the AAT Level 2.

Who this course is for

From basic bookkeeping practices to the recording and interpretation of complex financial transactions, if you are self-employed, a small business or just wanting to support someone in their booking keeping, this is the course for you. There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge. It provides a solid grounding for learners before moving on to the Level 2 qualification. This is a live online course using the platform Google Classroom. You will need:, * A good internet connection.The classes work best with Chrome., * A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook)., * Earphones/headphones/speakers. We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand how to process receipts and payments.
  • You'll interpret basic financial data.
  • You'll apply bookkeeping practices used in real business settings.
  • You'll prepare for progression to AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping.

How you will learn

You'll study live online using Google Classroom. Assessment is through AAT's external exams, which are included in your fee. You'll work through course materials at a pace that suits you, with structured sessions to guide your learning. All study materials are provided as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a good internet connection and a device to access Google Classroom. Sutton London Borough Council will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: record day-to-day financial transactions for businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with basic accounting tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations
  • Self-employed bookkeeper: manage accounts for small businesses or sole traders

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering more complex transactions and controls.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your skills into management accounting and costing.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: moves you toward professional accounting roles and further AAT membership.

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