Level 1 Bookkeeping AAT Award

Course Overview

Course Type:

Part Time

Available at:

Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

Course Area:

Business Finance & Travel

Course Duration:

10 Weeks

Available at:

Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

The Course in Detail

The sessions will take you through learning and mock exams in readiness for exams in the following topics: – Understand the role of the book keeper – Understand financial transactions – Process customer and supplier transactions – Process receipts and payments Understand the benefits and risks of using accountancy software to complete book keeping tasks The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that students are well prepared to progress into a business, finance or professional accountancy career or further education. A student completing this qualification will develop accountancy skills in bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Students will also learn basic Contract Law and develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace. Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, good numeracy skills and an understanding of the business environment, all of which are included in the qualification.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

Candidates will be required to attend an online interview with the course tutor prior to commencement on the course and demonstrate an appropriate standard of Literacy and Numeracy. Basic IT skills will also be required. A pre-entry requirement for the course is the completion of an online assessment in English and Maths.

This Could Lead to

The finance, accountancy, business and communications skills developed in the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping can lead to employment as an accounts administrator, accounts assistant, accounts payable clerk, purchase/sales ledger clerk, trainee accounting technician and trainee finance assistant to name but a few. The accountancy and finance knowledge developed in this qualification is also the underpinning knowledge needed for the higher-level accountancy and financial skills developed in the AAT Advanced and Professional Accounting Qualifications.

Availability & Enrolment

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