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Course Description
Ready to turn numbers into opportunities?
Our AAT Bookkeeping course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to gain practical, job-ready skills. Whether you’re exploring a new career path or want to understand your own finances better, this course gives you the confidence and knowledge to take that first step. No experience needed, just your commitment to learn.
Entry requirements
With this qualification there’s no need for any prior accounting knowledge. This qualification will give you a solid background in single entry bookkeeping.
Syllabus and what you’ll learn
Access to bookkeeping: introduces the role of a bookkeeper and simple bookkeeping techniques.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the role of the bookkeeper
- Understand financial transactions
- Process customer and supplier transactions
- Process receipts and payments
Progress onto…
These qualifications will enable you to go on to study further AAT qualifications. You can either go on to study our higher bookkeeping qualifications or our foundation level Accounting Qualification.
What jobs can you do with this qualification?
AAT Level 1 is a great starting point for anyone interested in a career in finance. While it’s an introductory course, it shows employers you’re serious about developing your skills. Many learners use it to apply for entry level roles or as a stepping stone to further study, such as AAT Level 2, which opens even more doors. With this qualification, you can apply for roles such as:
- Accounts Assistant (Junior)
- Finance Administrator
- Accounts Clerk
- Bookkeeping Assistant
- Sales Ledger Clerk
- Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Office Administrator (with finance duties)
- Data Entry Clerk (Finance Department)
It’s also useful if you’re managing finances for a small business or volunteering for a charity. The key is to continue building experience and progressing your training.
