Level 1 AAT Bookkeeping

2026/27

Course Overview

Course
P01162
Start Date
01/08/2026
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
18 weeks
Start time
09:30 am
End time
16:00 pm
Campus
City Skills Centre
Level
Level 1

Our Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping lets students build real bookkeeping skills. This qualification can help you pursue further study in accountancy or bookkeeping with AAT. It also offers a path to employment and may interest those already working.

This qualification covers many skills. It also includes key knowledge in one main unit: Bookkeeping Fundamentals. One end-of-qualification assessment (exam) assesses the qualification.

This qualification is based on one unit: bookkeeping fundamentals.

You will learn about the bookkeeper's role. You will understand why timely and accurate work matters. You'll see the importance of ethical principles, and you'll learn about assets and liabilities. You will also recognize income and expenses. Capital profit or loss will be covered as well. Lastly, you will learn the difference between cash trading and credit trading.

You will manage customer and supplier transactions. You will enter receipts and payments in the cash book. You will check amounts against the bank statement. This will prepare you for bank reconciliation. You will also learn double-entry bookkeeping.

You can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience but will need Entry 3/ level 1 maths and English.

Material fee: £40
Annual Tuition fee: £0

You will have to pay a one-off AAT membership which is £49 and this is not included in the materials fees. This fee is paid directly to AAT on their website.

This qualification can lead to more study in bookkeeping or accountancy. It can help you get jobs, too. You could be a trainee bookkeeper or an accounts administrator. Other jobs include billing coordinator, accounts junior, accounts receivable assistant, or finance assistant.

You can progress onto the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification if you achieve a pass at level 1.

Course Overview