Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, full-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available, so contact the centre to find out what you could pay. The course runs for 73 hours and covers the core skills behind bookkeeping and business accounts. It's a solid starting point if you're heading toward a career in accounting or finance. You'll sit the AAT Award Bookkeeping Qualification, recognised by employers across the sector.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to record financial transactions accurately
You'll understand the basics of double-entry bookkeeping
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers
You'll handle petty cash and bank reconciliations
You'll produce simple financial documents and records
You'll develop an understanding of business accounts terminology
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Rush Green Campus with tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through a computer-based test set by AAT. You'll need to pass this test to earn your certificate. Coursework and in-class exercises support your preparation throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices and payments in an office
Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for a business
Finance administrator: supporting a finance team day to day
Payroll assistant: helping manage staff pay and records
Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step after this Award, covering double-entry bookkeeping in more depth and opening doors to accounts assistant roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: builds on Level 2 and prepares you for more senior finance roles, including management accounting and financial statements.
