Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 20 weeks and covers the practical business and bookkeeping skills that employers use every day. You'll need Functional Skills Entry Level 3 in Reading, Writing, and Maths to join. There is a fee of £47 payable directly to AAT once you enrol. The level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Qualification gives you a solid base to move into further AAT study in accountancy or bookkeeping.
Who this course is for
The AAT Award in Business Skills offers students the opportunity to develop key practical skills used in every business as a route into employment. On completion of this qualification, you will also be equipped with a strong foundation from which to progress to further study with AAT in either accountancy or bookkeeping.This qualification will suit students with minimal work experience and those who require additional support to progress. This may include younger learners, those on traineeships seeking basic employability skills, and adults seeking to validate their existing skills to enter into the workplace.For the best chance of success, we recommend that you begin your studies with basic English. Basic numeracy will be developed within this qualification so is not required before starting this course.Units include:Preparing for WorkUsing Numbers in BusinessSales and Purchases in Business
Entry requirements
If you are currently seeking employment and looking for strong new skills to take to the workplace, English is your second language and you want to build on your business communication skills or if you are looking to complete a short qualification before committing to a larger study programme then this course is for you.You will need:Functional Skills Entry 3 (Reading and Writing)Functional Skills Entry 3 Maths
What you will learn
You'll develop practical bookkeeping skills used in everyday business settings.
You'll learn how to record and process basic financial transactions.
You'll build business communication skills for the workplace.
You'll understand how businesses organise and manage financial information.
You'll gain the foundation knowledge needed to progress to further AAT qualifications.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Finsbury Park Campus during the day. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions. Assessment is set by AAT and is likely to include computer-based assessments. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
Bookkeeper, recording financial transactions for a business
Payroll administrator, processing employee pay and records
Finance administrator, handling invoices, payments, and data entry
Office administrator with bookkeeping responsibilities
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. The natural next step after this Award. Builds on the skills you've learned and takes your bookkeeping knowledge further.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. A broader accounting qualification that opens more roles in finance and accounts.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. For those aiming toward a career as an accounts technician or junior accountant.
