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Level 1 AAT Award in Bookkeeping

From charities to multinational corporations, skilled bookkeepers and accountants are vital to an organisations’ success. Take the first steps toward a career in accountancy by signing up today for our AAT Certified Bookkeeping course. 
The AAT Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping is for anyone who is looking to start a career in the accountancy field. The qualification covers basic accounting terminology which is used in everyday accountancy.
 
Course Essentials 
Qualification: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping 
 
Prerequisites: Entry 3 Maths and English  
 
Duration: approximately 6 weeks
 
Location: blended online learning
 
Assessment: there is one online exam which takes place at the end of the teaching
 
New Skills and Knowledge 
  • Understand the role of the bookkeeper
  • Understand financial transactions
  • Process customer and supplier transactions
  • Process receipts and payment
  • How to calculate VAT, Capital, Assets and Liabilities
Funding 
Our AAT Accounting and Bookkeeping courses up to Level 3 can be provided free under specific criteria.
 
If you are not eligible for funding the course needs to be self-funded. If you are 19 years old or over, the course may be paid through a student loan which is paid back after the course.
 
For more information about courses or funding options please call: 0208 808 6660
 
Progression 
Employment: learners completing AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 can often find entry level accounting positions such as: 
  • Clerical Assistant
  • Cashier
Education: progression onto higher level AAT or Business Administration courses is routinely taken by our learners. We offer the following courses that would build on the skills developed on this course: 
 
Modules
  1. Processing bookkeeping transactions
  2. Control accounts, journals and the banking system
  3. Basic costing
  4. Work effectively in accounting and finance
  5. Computerised accounting

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