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AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping

Curriculum Area

Business & Professional Studies

Study Mode

Full-time

Level

Level 1

Entry Requirements

Good numeracy skills are required and a keen interest in working with numbers. You don’t need any previous finance experience to enrol. You should be aged over 19 before the start of your course.

This course is aimed for people at work, self-employed or individuals wanting to enter the accounting profession. This course is a great taster for those who have no accounts experience and those curious about what higher-level courses might involve.

This course introduces the role of the bookkeeper and gives the knowledge and confidence to carry out this role. This is the perfect course to understand the role of the bookkeeper end move into this profession or as a precursor to the AAT 2 course and a career in accounting.

Entry requirements

Good numeracy skills are required and a keen interest in working with numbers. You don’t need any previous finance experience to enrol. You should be aged over 19 before the start of your course.

If you have a criminal record or have been made bankrupt, professional organisations may not accept you as members. Please contact the applicable professional body membership team directly for more advice if this is relevant to you.

Course units

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

Assessments

Students will be required to complete AAT computer-based assessments.

Course fees

£540

The fees for this course can vary depending on funding eligibility, if you feel you may qualify for funding, please contact Admissions: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk

Course progression

This qualification provides a great foundation to accounting careers, as well as providing educational and training progress on to the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Dates & course durations

11th January 2027, Monday evenings, 5,00pm-8.00pm.

20 week course.

Facilities

Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Additional costs

All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, some courses may require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.

Study methods

A blended approach. A mixture of classroom study and study materials on our online platform.

Career progression

AAT qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles.

A range of careers are open to you on completion of these qualifications, including employment in various bookkeeping and accounting roles.

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