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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Ealing. Classes run at Ealing Green College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year and covers the fundamentals of manual bookkeeping, from recording transactions to understanding bank reconciliation. You'll also explore accounting software, data security, and the basics of ethical practice in finance. To enrol, you'll typically need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths, or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3. The centre will check the course is right for you at enrolment.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths or Functional Skills in Engish and maths at Entry Level 3

We will check that the course is right for you at enrolment. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand why keeping financial records accurate and up to date matters in the workplace.
  • You'll learn the key tasks a bookkeeper carries out, including data entry, checking bank statements, and managing accounts receivable and payable.
  • You'll identify assets, liabilities, income, expenses, capital, and profit or loss.
  • You'll process customer and supplier transactions and enter receipts and payments into a cash book.
  • You'll prepare records for bank reconciliation.
  • You'll explore the differences between cloud accounting software and traditional accounting software.
  • You'll learn how to keep financial data secure and understand software risks.
  • You'll understand how accurate financial reports support business decisions and why ethical behaviour and confidentiality matter.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ealing Green College. Teaching covers both theory and practical bookkeeping tasks. You may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths at enrolment, which helps the centre confirm the course is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeping assistant: recording transactions and maintaining financial records
  • Accounts payable clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
  • Accounts receivable clerk: managing customer invoices and chasing payments
  • Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with data entry and reconciliation
  • Payroll assistant: entry-level support in payroll processing

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step after this Award, covering double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing in more depth.
  • AAT Level 2 Award in Business Skills: can be combined with this qualification to broaden your foundation before progressing further with AAT.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward a career as a professional bookkeeper or accounting technician.
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