INTRODUCTION
This entry-level AAT course introduces core bookkeeping principles and the bookkeeper’s role, using both manual methods and accounting software. It’s designed for beginners seeking confident, practical skills and a clear route into finance roles. Delivery typically blends online learning with periodic in-person sessions, so you can build competence at a manageable pace.
No prior experience is required. You’ll build confidence through tutor-guided practice, short tasks, and one exam, learning both manual methods and entry-level accounting software so you can apply skills immediately.
MODULE OVERVIEW
The Bookkeeper’s Role
Purpose, responsibilities, ethics, and where bookkeeping fits in a business.
Transactions & Documents
Invoices, credit notes, receipts; customer and supplier entries.
Receipts & Payments (Single-Entry)
Cash book basics, coding, balancing, simple reconciliations.
Using Accounting Software
Navigation, entering transactions, benefits and risks, good data practice.
Assessment Readiness
Practice activities, review, and exam preparation for the qualification.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
01: Progress to an AAT Level 2 qualification (Accounting or Bookkeeping), building double-entry, costing, and ledger skills.
02: Apply for entry-level roles such as trainee bookkeeping assistant, accounts assistant, or administrative support in finance teams.
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