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AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping - Online
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Course Content

Course Content

This course will provide an AAT accredited qualification for those who are new to bookkeeping or those in an accounting role looking for an accounting qualification.

By the end of the course using manual book keeping students will be able to:
• Understand & produce a range of accounting documents
• Process supplier and other payments
• Process customer documents and other receipts
• Produce a cash and petty cash book
• Use basic excel calculations

The content is covered in 1 module & an online assessment is taken at the end of the course.

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2025 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.

You should be working at level 1 in maths, English and ICT.

You will also need to have completed the mandatory 2 weeks Introduction to Bookkeeping Level 1 course.

Open What Will I Need?


You will need access to a laptop or computer & email outside of the class session. A phone or tablet is not suitable.
This course will be delivered face to face. You will have the opportunity to contribute to group discussions & be given tasks to complete at each session. You will also need a pen, paper & calculator.

Open Assessment Methods


Practice questions and assessments are completed at home and in class.

The AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping consists of one AAT computer assessed modules. Currently we have access to assessment centres in Ripon, Northallerton & Scarborough.

Open What Will I Achieve?


Upon successful completion of the AAT assessment you will achieve the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.
Currently we have access to assessment centres in Ripon, Northallerton & Scarborough.

Open Progression


You may wish to progress to AAT Level 2.
Possible jobs after completing this level 1 qualification are:
Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Trainee Accounts Technician.

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Open Is there anything else I need to know?


You must hold a maths and English qualification at level 1 and be working at level 1 in ICT. You must also attend the two Introduction to Bookkeeping level 1 sessions.
15038LR
30/05/2026
18/07/2026
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday
225.00
Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2025)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,750
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk