Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core principles of bookkeeping, including recording financial transactions, understanding accounts, and working with basic financial documents. These are the foundations employers look for in finance and accounts roles. The level 1 AAT bookkeeping qualification is a recognised starting point for a career in bookkeeping or accounting.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately in day books and ledgers.
You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll process sales and purchase transactions.
You'll work with petty cash records and receipts.
You'll understand basic accounting terminology used in the workplace.
You'll check and balance financial records.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Strode College. Assessment is by a computer-based test set and marked by AAT. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework or portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode 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 transactions
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for a business
Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and records
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts
Finance administrator, handling financial paperwork across a business
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. The natural next step after Level 1. Covers double-entry bookkeeping in more depth and is widely used as an entry point into accounts roles.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. A broader qualification that adds payroll, costing, and computerised accounts to your bookkeeping knowledge.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. For those aiming toward a full accounting technician role or further professional study.
