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AAT Award in Bookkeeping - Level 1

Overview

If you have no prior accounting knowledge, this entry-level bookkeeping qualification will give you an understanding of manual, single-entry bookkeeping basics.

This Level 1 qualification introduces the role of a bookkeeper and the underpinning knowledge to identify and carry out simple bookkeeping activities, such as income and expenditure, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. It also offers an introduction into the role, and the benefits and risks associated with bookkeeping software.

This course will give you a solid grounding for students before moving on to the Level 2 qualifications.

An AAT qualification offers you a professional status that reflects the skills you’ve worked so hard to gain.

For further information on the AAT courses and qualifications, click here.

Start dates and fees

Start Dates

November 2025
February 2026.

Cost

£450

You will also need to purchase an AAT student membership at the appropriate level for your course. The membership fee lasts for the whole duration of the qualification. Please visit aat.org.uk for current membership fees and payment information.

Financial support

Please get in touch to find out about the financial support that may be available to your to pay for course fees, enquiries@wnc.ac.uk or call 0808 100 3626.

What will I study?

Bookkeeping fundamentals

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.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, you will need basic working maths knowledge and be able to communicate in a classroom environment.

This course is for learners aged 19+ only. If you are aged 16-18 and wishing to pursue a career in accounting, please consider the Accounting and Business - Level 2/3 course or an apprenticeship.

How long is the course?

7 weeks
Attendance is one day a week, Thursdays, 9.30am-4.30pm

Location

Derby Road Campus

How will I be assessed?

An external exam on week seven of the course.

All classes are mandatory and failing to attend a class will prevent you from being entered into the exam.

What does the course lead to?

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.