Level 1 AAT Bookkeeping Award Course in Bristol. Evening classes run at College Green Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 12 weeks, part-time. You'll cover essential bookkeeping principles from the ground up, working through to a trial balance. Entry requires good numeracy and literacy skills at Level 2 or equivalent. The level 1 AAT bookkeeping award classes are a practical starting point for anyone moving into accounts or bookkeeping work.
Who this course is for
This course could be the first step on the ladder of a new career in bookkeeping or accounts. It will give the opportunity to cover all the essential bookkeeping criteria up to and including a trial balance.
Entry requirements
Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills are required for this course -Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping
You'll understand the purpose and structure of accounts
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers
You'll reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies
You'll prepare a trial balance
You'll apply bookkeeping terminology and principles used in everyday accounting work
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at College Green Centre, attending in the evenings. Teaching covers bookkeeping principles through practical exercises and worked examples. Assessment is by written examination. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant - processing invoices and payments in a finance team
Bookkeeper - maintaining financial records for small businesses
Purchase ledger clerk - managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk - recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator - supporting payroll processing with bookkeeping knowledge
Finance administrator - general financial admin in offices and organisations
What you could study next
Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting - the natural next step after this Award, covering double-entry bookkeeping in greater depth and introducing management accounting.
Level 2 Award in Bookkeeping - if you want to extend your bookkeeping skills before moving to the full AAT Foundation Certificate.
Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting - for those aiming toward a career as a professional bookkeeper or accounts technician.
