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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in St Albans – Oaklands College St Albans Campus

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

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

This Level 1 qualification introduces the role of a bookkeeper and the underpinning knowledge to identify and carry out simple different bookkeeping activities, such as income and expenditure, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. It also offers an introduction to the role, the benefits and risks associated with bookkeeping software.

There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge. It provides a solid grounding for students before moving on to the Level 2 qualifications.

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.
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