Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in St Albans. Evening classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 17 weeks part-time. No prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge is needed. You'll cover income and expenditure, profit and loss, assets and liabilities, and get an introduction to bookkeeping software. These level 1 aat bookkeeping classes give you a solid grounding before moving on to Level 2.
Who this course is for
The course consists of 5 manual accounting units and two computerised accounting units. The computerised units are taught using the Sage Line 50 Accounting package.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification although it is desirable that you have minimum numeracy and ICT skills at Level 1. You do not need prior knowledge of Accounting Software packages.
What you will learn
You'll identify the role and responsibilities of a bookkeeper.
You'll record income and expenditure accurately.
You'll understand profit and loss.
You'll distinguish between assets and liabilities.
You'll learn the benefits and risks of bookkeeping software.
You'll carry out basic bookkeeping tasks with confidence.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Oaklands College St Albans Campus. Teaching covers both theory and practical bookkeeping tasks. Assessment is through an AAT-set examination. You'll sit the exam when you're ready, and your tutor will guide you through the preparation.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: record financial transactions for businesses
Accounts assistant: support a finance team with day-to-day tasks
Payroll administrator: process staff wages and records
Purchase ledger clerk: manage supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: record customer payments and chase debts
Finance administrator: handle financial admin across an organisation
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step after this level 1 aat bookkeeping qualification, covering double-entry bookkeeping and more complex transactions.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens into management accounting and costing, and opens the door to accounting technician roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward a career as a qualified accounting technician or finance manager.
