AAT Bookkeeping Award Level 1 - Online

About the course

As a business owner you'll need to understand, interpret and communicate key financial information, so you can effectively review your business's performance. Our Award (Level 1) in bookkeeping offers an introduction to the core areas of bookkeeping. it consists of one unit and associated assessment, covering the role of a bookkeeper and the basic techniques needed to complete simple bookkeeping activities. The qualification offers a progression opportunity on to the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification.

The course is delivered by an experienced, supportive team of qualified and experienced staff via live remote delivery using Microsoft Teams.

Entry requirements

Unlike other qualifications there are no entry requirements with AAT and you don't need relevant work experience.

Useful strengths to include:

• Confidence with numbers

• Time management

• Attention to detail

• Problem solving.

What you'll learn (core modules)

Course content to include

• The role of a bookkeeping

• Bookkeeping Terminology

• Business Documentation

• Checking Documentation

• Books of Prime Entry

• Bookkeeping Basics

• Bank reconciliations

AAT assessments are computer based and will be sat at West Suffolk College.

There will also be a number of mock assessments to complete during your course to ensure that you are ready for the final assessment.

Non-completion of the course (including the taking of examinations) or failure to attend 3 consecutive sessions without notification or good reason may result in a charge of £125

How will I be assessed?

AAT assessments are computer based and will be sat at West Suffolk College University & Development Studies Centre Western Way Bury St Edmunds.

How much will it cost?

The course cost £225.00.  Funding is available to students who meet certain criteria 

Days & times

Starting 12/01/2026

Course price