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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Mar 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, part-time during the day.

You'll study the role of the bookkeeper, financial transactions, customer and supplier records, and receipts and payments. The course also covers accounting software and its risks and benefits. It runs over six weeks of part-time daytime sessions, making it manageable alongside other commitments.

You'll finish with an AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.

This course is suited for people considering a change of career, new entrants to the industry, small business owners, and anyone considering a career as an accountant. This course also offers the opportunity to progress to further accounting qualifications and first step to becoming an accountant.

The course will cover understanding the role of the bookkeeper, understanding financial transactions, processing customer and supplier transactions, processing receipts and payments, and understanding the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role of a bookkeeper and what the job involves.
  • You'll learn how financial transactions are recorded and processed.
  • You'll process customer and supplier transactions accurately.
  • You'll handle receipts and payments.
  • You'll explore the benefits and risks of using accounting software for bookkeeping tasks.

How you will learn

The course is delivered face to face at New College Durham. You'll attend daytime classes over six weeks. Assessment is set by AAT and is based on the topics covered during the course. Full timetable details are confirmed at the start of the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, records day-to-day financial transactions for a business.
  • Accounts administrator, supports the finance team with data entry and records.
  • Accounts payable clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Accounts receivable clerk, manages customer invoices and incoming payments.
  • Small business bookkeeper, handles accounts for a sole trader or small firm.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step after this Award, covering double-entry bookkeeping in more depth.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification that opens more roles in finance and accounting.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward a career as an accounting technician or practice accountant.
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