AAT level 1 bookkeeping, also known as The Access Award in Bookkeeping is an entry-level qualification to learn manual single-entry bookkeeping. It introduces you to the role of bookkeepers, in particular the essential skills in single-entry bookkeeping. If you have no prior accounting knowledge, this will be the entry to accounting and bookkeeping.
The qualification covers the following key topics:
- Understanding the role of bookkeeper
- Understanding financial transactions
- Processing customer and supplier transactions
- Processing receipts and payments
This qualification consists of 1 unit with one assessment.
Unit title: Access to Bookkeeping
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.
Course duration:
6-8 weeks
Who this course is for:
AAT level 1 bookkeeping is an entry level course for those who don’t have any accounting and bookkeeping background and want to learn the basic and single entry bookkeeping. This course would teach the essential skills of a bookkeeper and take it to the next level of double-entry bookkeeping.
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 Bookkeeping qualification can lead you to the following roles:
- Cashier
- Clerical Assistant
Details:
Level: 1, GCSEl (grades: D-G)
Total qualification time: 84
GLH: 45
Requirement
There is no formal entry-requirement; however, good English and Maths would be required.
No previous knowledge or skills required
Career path
The Access Award in Bookkeeping qualification can lead you to the following roles:
- Cashier
- Clerical Assistant
After this qualification you can further progress to level 2 bookkeeping/accounting or using accounting software level 1 & 2.
