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Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course Online – Thurrock Council

CostFREE
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start24 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping Course. Study online, part-time over 19 weeks. This free AAT bookkeeping course introduces the basic principles of bookkeeping and business. You'll cover recording financial information, maintaining simple accounts, and key business skills. Note that the first session is face to face, and you'll need to attend a Meet The Team session before you start. The remaining sessions move online. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you. A solid free aat bookkeeping course for adults returning to work or moving into finance.

Who this course is for

"This all day course introduces the basic principles of bookkeeping & business, including recording financial information and maintaining simple accounts, alongside key business skills to support your understanding of the workplace. Prior to the course, you will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. You will need to book a session by emailing [email protected] or calling 01375 372476. The first session will be face to face in a classroom - remaining sessions will be online. You are expected to attend all day 9.30am - 2pm."

Entry requirements

"You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level.

You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to book a session via the enrolment button on our website, or by calling 01375 372476."

What you will learn

  • You'll record basic financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll maintain simple accounts for a business.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll learn key business skills to support workplace understanding.
  • You'll handle financial documents such as invoices and receipts.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how businesses manage money day to day.

How you will learn

Most of the course runs online, part-time during the day. The first session is face to face in a classroom. After that, remaining sessions are delivered online. You'll be assessed through AAT assessments that test your bookkeeping knowledge and practical skills. Before you start, you'll attend a Meet The Team session, which can last up to three hours. Book this by emailing or calling the centre directly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will confirm what you need at your Meet The Team session before you start. Thurrock Council will let you know about any materials required ahead of your first class.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: record and maintain financial records for businesses.
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with day-to-day tasks.
  • Accounts payable clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Payroll administrator: help manage staff pay records.
  • Finance administrator: handle financial admin across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping in more depth and preparing you for work in a finance role.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a broader qualification that adds costing, banking, and VAT to your skills.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: moves you toward more senior accounting work and is recognised by employers across the sector.
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