Northampton College AAT Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping
Northampton College

Northampton College

AAT Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping

Northampton, United Kingdom

Advanced Certificate

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The AAT Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping is an introductory qualification designed for those starting their journey in accounting. This course covers the basics of bookkeeping principles, terminology, and processes, giving students essential skills for financial record management.
    Career Outcomes : This qualification can lead to entry-level positions in bookkeeping and finance. Potential career paths include roles such as finance assistant, bookkeeping assistant, or accounts clerk. Gaining this qualification can also set the foundation for further studies in bookkeeping and accounting.

This course is the third one in the Level one programme. Students enrolling on this course should have completed the Level 1 Business Skills and Computerised Accounting. This course introduces students to the role of the bookkeeper and simple bookkeeping techniques. It covers the buying and selling process and the common documents used. The course also includes recording transactions in the books of prime entry. Students will develop an understanding of the manual bookkeeping process and be introduced to the concept of double-entry bookkeeping. This course lasts for five weeks with the exam being taken in the fifth week. Students will receive a certificate within six weeks of a successful exam result.

The Level 1 in Bookkeeping has five learning outcomes:

  • 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

This course is ideal if you have completed the Level 1 Access Awards in Business Skills and Accounting Software or if you want to learn about the basics of Bookkeeping.

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