AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, part-time on Wednesday daytimes over 22 weeks. You'll cover bookkeeping terminology, manual bookkeeping, and double-entry bookkeeping methods. These level 1 AAT bookkeeping classes are a starting point for anyone building finance skills from the ground up. A fee of £225 applies, which covers course fees, exam registration, and AAT membership. You sit one external assessment to complete the course.
Who this course is for
This Level 1 course is the perfect entry point if you are looking to develop finance skills. You will start to understand manual bookkeeping, learn bookkeeping terminology, and double-entry bookkeeping methods
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn core bookkeeping terminology used in finance roles.
You'll understand the principles of manual bookkeeping.
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping methods.
You'll develop introductory knowledge of financial record-keeping.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus. To complete the qualification, you must pass one external assessment set by AAT. There are no coursework submissions or portfolio requirements for this qualification. The external assessment tests the knowledge and skills covered during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeping assistant: supporting financial record-keeping in a business
Accounts administrator: processing invoices, payments, and basic accounts
Finance assistant: entry-level support in an accounts team
Payroll assistant: recording and processing employee pay data
Accounts clerk: maintaining ledgers and financial records
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step after this Award, covering a broader range of accounting and bookkeeping skills and moving you toward AAT Bookkeeper status (AATQB).
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: for those who want to progress further into professional accounting roles after completing Level 2.
