Level 1 AAT Bookkeeping Course in Hackney

Cost£225.00
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 13 weeks, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments. You'll cover the core principles of bookkeeping, including recording financial transactions and understanding basic accounts. These are the practical skills that employers in finance and administration look for. The level 1 aat award bookkeeping qualification is a solid starting point if you're new to accounts work.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions accurately in books of account.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process sales and purchase ledger entries.
  • You'll reconcile basic financial records.
  • You'll use business documents such as invoices and receipts correctly.
  • You'll understand the purpose of a trial balance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment is through a written examination set by the awarding body. You'll practise bookkeeping tasks in class to prepare for the exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supporting day-to-day financial record-keeping
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining ledgers for small businesses
  • Finance administrator, handling invoices and payments
  • Payroll assistant, processing employee pay records
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts
  • Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments

What you could study next

  • Level 2 AAT Award in Bookkeeping. The natural next step, covering more complex bookkeeping tasks and preparing you for AAT membership.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Broader than bookkeeping alone, this covers costing, computerised accounts, and business communications.
  • Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting. For those aiming toward a technician-level role in finance or a route into professional accounting.

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