AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, part-time during the day. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults runs over 9 weeks and is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to be eligible. The level 1 AAT bookkeeping qualification introduces the core knowledge and skills needed to work with financial records. It also prepares you for higher level AAT bookkeeping classes and qualifications.
Who this course is for
Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible. This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. Level 1 qualifications are an entry point for students who need additional support to develop their finance or business skills. These qualifications are designed to give students the introductory knowledge and confidence to take on higher level AAT qualifications and to progress in their lives and careers.
Entry requirements
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. Relevant Entry Level qualification or 3 GCSEs at Grade 2/E or above Maths and English at Grade 2/E or above. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
What you will learn
You'll record basic financial transactions accurately.
You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll process sales and purchase transactions.
You'll work with cash and bank records.
You'll understand the role of bookkeeping within a business.
You'll prepare to progress to higher level AAT finance qualifications.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College during the day. Learning is assessed through AAT-set assessments, which are taken online under supervised conditions. These test your understanding of bookkeeping principles and your ability to apply them accurately. Your tutor will support you through the material in class before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, supporting a finance team with day-to-day records.
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for a small business.
Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and deductions.
Finance clerk, handling invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments.
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. The natural next step after this qualification, covering double-entry bookkeeping in more depth.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Broadens your skills into management accounting, costing, and financial statements.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Moves into advanced bookkeeping, tax, and financial reporting, and is recognised by employers for accounting roles.
