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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College City Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and gives you a solid introduction to bookkeeping and the role of a bookkeeper. You'll cover simple bookkeeping techniques and build the foundation for further AAT study. Note that all learners pay an AAT membership fee of £42. Assessment is by a final online AAT exam.

Who this course is for

This course will give you a full introduction into bookkeeping and will help you progress onto higher level accountancy courses to become a fully qualified Bookkeeper, or provide you with the skills to manage your accounts for your own business. You will be introduced to the role of a bookkeeper and simple bookkeeping techniques.

Many companies contact us each year looking for accounting assistants. Achieving a Level 2 qualification in the same year would ensure that you become a very employable individual within this sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the role and responsibilities of a bookkeeper.
  • You'll practise simple bookkeeping techniques used in everyday business.
  • You'll understand how to record basic financial transactions.
  • You'll develop skills to manage accounts accurately.
  • You'll prepare for further AAT accounting qualifications.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at The Manchester College City Campus. Learning is supported by taught sessions covering bookkeeping principles and techniques. Assessment is by a final online AAT exam. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment of your English and maths skills and a short interview to discuss your experience.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. All learners are required to pay an AAT membership fee of £42.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: supporting day-to-day financial record-keeping
  • Bookkeeper: recording income, expenses, and transactions for businesses
  • Finance administrator: handling invoices, payments, and financial data
  • Payroll assistant: processing staff wages and related records
  • Accounts clerk: maintaining ledgers and financial documents

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, building on Level 1 bookkeeping skills and opening more accounting roles.
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming to become a fully qualified bookkeeper or accounting technician.

Completing the Level 2 qualification in the same year as Level 1 can strengthen your job prospects considerably.

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