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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Chichester – Chichester College

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, part-time during the day. The course runs for 16 weeks and covers practical bookkeeping skills at a manageable pace. There are no entry requirements, so you can start without prior experience in accounts or finance. You'll develop the core skills that employers look for in bookkeeping and accounting roles. The level 1 aat bookkeeping classes are a solid first step toward further AAT study.

Who this course is for

The AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping offers students the opportunity to develop practical bookkeeping skills. This qualification may help students to move on to further study in accountancy with AAT, offer a route into employment or be of interest to those already in employment.

This qualification will particularly suit those students who have had minimal work experience, 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 suit those who are self-employed or working in small businesses who wish to do their own bookkeeping.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however students should be aware that to progress onto further levels with AAT you will need to have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English language or a Level 2 equivalent.

Gaining the Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping means you would be able to sit these alongside your Level 2 qualification if needed.

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions accurately in books of prime entry.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process sales and purchase ledger entries.
  • You'll balance accounts and prepare basic financial records.
  • You'll develop an understanding of VAT and how it applies to transactions.
  • You'll use bookkeeping documents including invoices, credit notes, and receipts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chichester College. Assessment is by a computer-based test set and marked by AAT. There are no coursework submissions. You'll sit the test when you and your tutor agree you're ready. The structured classroom format means you can ask questions and work through practical exercises with support.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, handling day-to-day financial records for a business
  • Accounts assistant, supporting a finance team with data entry and reconciliation
  • Purchase ledger clerk, processing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, managing customer accounts and receipts
  • Payroll administrator, working with wages and employee records
  • Finance administrator, providing general accounts support in an office

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, the natural next step after this Award. Note: to progress with AAT you'll need GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English, or a Level 2 equivalent. You can sit those alongside your Level 2 AAT study if needed.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming at senior bookkeeping or assistant accountant roles.
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