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AAT Award In Bookkeeping Level 1 - Online Live

ONL/151131/Q/FF
Location:
Delivered online
Start date:
24/09/2025
End date:
11/03/2026
Level:
Level 1
Time:
18:30 - 21:00
Duration:
21 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

52 hours 30 minutes
Day of week:
WED
Tutor:
Valentina Agapieva-Aliosman
Price: £483.00 Concessions
Call 03000 41 22 22
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Who can join this course

This course is aimed at those who are new to the skills and knowledge required of bookkeepers. It is suitable for students studying in preparation for employment in bookkeeping roles and for those who are already employed in bookkeeping and/or data processing roles.

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Is this course for me

Are you new to bookkeeping or looking to strengthen your business support skills? If so, this course is a great starting point.

This online live course, delivered in real time via Zoom, offers interactive sessions with your tutor and fellow learners—making it ideal for those who enjoy a structured, supportive learning environment from the comfort of home.

This course is perfect for you if you:

- Have little or no prior experience in bookkeeping
- Want to gain a solid introduction to manual bookkeeping principles
- Are considering a career in finance or business support
- Run or support a small business and want to manage financial records more confidently
- Prefer learning in a live, interactive online setting

You’ll gain a fundamental understanding of single-entry bookkeeping and build the confidence to progress to further study or apply your skills in a practical setting.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Recognise the role and responsibilities of a bookkeeper within a business context
* Identify and interpret basic financial transactions and terminology
* Process customer and supplier transactions accurately
* Record receipts and payments using appropriate bookkeeping methods
* Identify the benefits and risks of using accounting software for bookkeeping tasks

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Complete the Enrolment Form

As part of the enrolment process for this course, and before your place can be confirmed, please complete the Bookkeeping Initial Assessment. Be sure to answer all questions and provide as much relevant information as possible in each section.

Bookkeeping Initial Assessment

You will need basic computing skills to attend this course as it is online and the final exam is computer-based. You should be able to follow spoken and written instructions, read handouts/activities and take part in group discussions.

The skills developed in this qualification may also underpin those developed further in the following Level 2 qualifications:
• Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
• Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Wednesday, 24 December 2025
  • Wednesday, 31 December 2025
  • Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Students interested in the AAT courses will be required to complete an initial assessment prior to enrolling on the course, to ensure that this is the most suitable course for you.

You can complete the assessment here https://forms.office.com/r/vKpBNQ1QGC or contact a local adult education centre for further information.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.



**PLEASE NOTE: In order to complete the course and gain a certificate, you will need to pass one computer-based exam. This assessment will take place in Oakwood House in Maidstone on 23rd March but please ensure you are available in the last week of March which will have the planned alternative exam date in case of unavoidable course alterations.**

**PLEASE NOTE: You must register with AAT in order to take the exam and gain the certificate. You will need to complete registration by the third week of the course. You will need to pay a qualification fee (£46) directly to AAT in order to register for the exam. The fee covers this qualification's lifetime. Registration provides you with access to online learning materials which will support you with your study.**

**PLEASE NOTE: As this is an accredited course, regular attendance, a high level of commitment and approximately 2.5 hours of home study per week are required from you when enrolling on this course. You may be removed from the course if you do not regularly attend.
You are advised to read the course syllabus https://www.aat.org.uk/system/files/assets/level-one-award-bookkeeping-qualification-specification.pdf prior to enrolling on the course.**

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If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code ONL/151131/Q/FF.