Bookkeeping Level 1 Award AAT · 25/04/2025

Course name
Bookkeeping Level 1 Award AAT
Course code
BOOK-L1-DC-F/24-3AA
Introduction to the course

This course provides an introduction to bookkeeping practices for those looking to take their first steps towards a career in bookkeeping. It will also appeal to anyone with an interest in numbers, maths, accounts, or simply a general interest in bookkeeping. This is also an excellent course to take if you are a small business owner, are self-employed, or just wanting to support someone manage their books.

Upon completion of the course you will gain a fully accredited Bookkeeping Level 1 qualification from AAT.

What will I learn?

The course introduces the role of a bookkeeper and gives you the knowledge how to carry out simple bookkeeping tasks. These will include income and expenditure, profit and loss and assets and liabilities. It will provide an understanding on why it’s important to keep accurate and up to date financial information in business.

The course is structured around 5 themes:

- Understanding the role of the bookkeeper
- Understanding financial transactions
- Processing customer and supplier transactions
- Processing receipts and payments
- Understanding the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks

What are the entry requirements?

There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge.

You must be aged 19 or over (as at 31st August 2024) and be a UK resident.

Please also be sure you have enough time each week to attend all classes and to complete any homework assignments outside of class. Please ensure you have a suitable and distraction free environment from which to join your online lessons.

You will need to have appropriate levels of English and Maths skills in order to produce assignments necessary for this course. You must also be competent in the use of ICT in order to complete unit assignments and access course information provided online.

If you live within Greater London, you will need to have the right to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the start date of the course.

If you live outside of the Greater London area, you will need to have lived in the UK for the past three years and also have the right to live in the UK for the duration of your course.

Please be aware that AAT may charge a one-off registration fee of £45.00. This will be explained to you on the first day of your course by your teacher.

What do I need to bring with me to class?

Please bring a pen, note paper or note book, and a folder to store any handouts.

This course is delivered online, so you will need access to a computer or laptop and an internet connection. (Please note that a smartphone or tablet will not be suitable)

If you do not have the necessary IT equipment, you can still apply for the course as there may be opportunity for equipment loan depending on your personal circumstances.

What can I do after my course has finished?

You can progress onto the Book-Keeping Level 2 Certificate (AAT)

Price
£354.00
Available concessions

This course may be free depending on your annual earnings - please see our fee policy for further information

Qualification Title
AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
Qualification Level
Level 1 Award
Awarding Body
AAT
End of course assessment method/s
Exam
Course start and end dates
25-Apr-2025 to 18-Jul-2025
Time and day
09:30 am to 02:30 pm (Fri)
Course duration
12 weeks / 60 hours total
Site
Online Delivery (Google Classroom)
How do I apply?

Please complete the enrolment form using the link below.

A member of Kingston Adult Education staff will then contact you to confirm your eligibility, send you the initial assessment, and take payment if necessary.

Please note that your place on the course cannot be confirmed until this has taken place.

What should I do if I have any questions?

For help or more information, please email:
skillsforworkandlife@kingston.gov.uk

Or call one of the numbers below:


07511045147 (if your enquiry is about a vocational course; line is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursday mornings)


or

07523931498 (if your enquiry is about a digital skills course; line is open Monday afternoons, and Thursdays and Fridays)


or

07511045124 (if your enquiry is about an English or maths course; line is open Monday to Thursday)

Enrolment link
https://bit.ly/KAE-L1AATBk2425