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Course overview
The AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping covers a basic introduction to the bookkeeping skills necessary for entry-level roles. Students will develop practical accountancy skills in manual bookkeeping tasks and an understanding of the associated documents and the role of a bookkeeper.
Job outcomes
- Trainee bookkeeper
- Accounts administrator
- Billing/payments administrator/coordinator
- Accounts junior
- Accounts receivable/payable assistant
- Procurement and finance assistant
- Assistant cashier
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 75 Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
- 12 months of unbeatable support
Course features
- Unrivalled support package
- Fully flexible study options
- First-class study materials and resources
Assessment
You will be assessed via examination, for this course you will need to sit one exam. Exams are computer-based and have a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Exams are sat at an AAT exam centre or remotely.
Who's it for?
The Level 1 AAT Award in Bookkeeping is perfect for those with no prior knowledge of the accountancy industry and looking to move into an entry-level position. Skills developed through this qualification could lead to employment in roles such as:
- Trainee bookkeeper
- Accounts administrator
- Billing/payments administrator/coordinator
- Accounts junior
- Accounts receivable/payable assistant
- Procurement and finance assistant
- Assistant cashier
If you’re taking that first step onto the accountancy career ladder, an online AAT course is the best route to give you that professional advantage. AAT courses are recognised by employers worldwide as practical and technical qualifications that prepare students for roles specifically in finance.
What support will I receive during my studies?
When you have enrolled on your course you will be allocated your own support advisor and tutor, who you can contact as often as required throughout your studies. Your support advisor and tutor will be available to speak via telephone, zoom, email, or messenger on the DLC Learning Hub.
Subjects
- Understand the role of the bookkeeper
- Understand financial transactions
- Process customer and supplier transactions
- Process receipts and payments
- Understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks
About DLC Training
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