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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Canterbury

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, part-time during the day. The course may be free if you are 19 or over and unemployed or on a low income. Fees may apply otherwise. Over 9 weeks, you'll cover the core knowledge behind bookkeeping: assets and liabilities, profit and loss, cash and credit transactions, and the dual effect of financial entries. These level 1 aat bookkeeping classes give you a solid grounding in financial records and basic accounts. AAT student membership is included in your fees. One externally assessed test at the end.

Who this course is for

This course introduces the role of a bookkeeper, teaching the underpinning knowledge needed to carry out bookkeeping activities. Ideal for those who are self-employed or working in small businesses who wish to do their own bookkeeping.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify assets, liabilities, income and expenses in financial records.
  • You'll understand how to calculate profit and loss.
  • You'll distinguish between cash transactions and credit transactions.
  • You'll apply the dual effect principle to record financial transactions.
  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a bookkeeper.
  • You'll build the knowledge needed to maintain basic accounts for a small business.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Canterbury College, with tutor-led sessions over 9 weeks. The course is assessed by one external end-of-qualification test. You must pass this assessment to earn the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping. There are no ongoing coursework submissions. The external assessment is set and marked by AAT.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for small businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support day-to-day financial administration
  • Payroll administrator: process wages and keep accurate pay records
  • Finance administrator: handle invoices, payments and basic accounts
  • Self-employed sole trader: manage your own business bookkeeping

What you could study next

The natural next step is the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Both build directly on what you learn here and open doors to more senior accounts and finance roles. Canterbury College offers Level 2 AAT courses if you want to continue without changing provider.

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