AAT level 1 accounting software, also known as AAT Access Award in Accounting Software is an entry level qualification to learn and carry out basic finance and administrative tasks using accounting software. This qualification will provide you with a solid ground if you don’t have any previous bookkeeping knowledge and experience.

You will learn the main features of accounting software and the following:

Understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software

Set up accounts

Record bank and cash transactions

Produce reports using the software

This qualification consists of 1 unit with one assessment.

Unit title: Access Award in Accounting Software

Assessment: 1 computer-based assessment

No previous knowledge or skills required

After this qualification you can further progress to level 2 bookkeeping/accounting or using accounting software level 1 & 2.

What job can you do with this qualification:

AAT qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications , which prepare learners for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles.

The Access Award in Accounting Software qualification can lead you to the following roles: