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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 12 weeks and needs no prior accounting knowledge. You'll cover single-entry bookkeeping, recording financial transactions, and the basics of managing accounts. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start from scratch.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

With this qualification there’s no need for any prior accounting knowledge. This qualification will give you a solid background in single entry bookkeeping. This is a basic entry-level qualification and can provide a solid grounding for students with no previous bookkeeping knowledge or experience, before moving on to the foundation-level qualifications. On successful completion of this course, you be eligible to start the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping course. Please see information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions using single-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll understand the purpose and principles of bookkeeping.
  • You'll process receipts and payments accurately.
  • You'll produce basic financial documents and records.
  • You'll understand how to balance accounts at a basic level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus. The course is delivered part-time during the day. Assessment is through an end-of-unit test set by AAT. You'll need to pass this to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeping assistant, supports day-to-day financial record keeping.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoices, payments, and basic accounts.
  • Finance administrator, assists with financial data entry and records.
  • Payroll assistant, a step toward payroll work with further study.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step after this course, covering double-entry bookkeeping and a wider range of financial tasks.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification covering accounting principles alongside bookkeeping.
  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, for those who want to progress further toward a full accounting role.
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