AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
Learning Hours: 35-40
Duration: Up to 4 Months
Exams: 1
Learn Bookkeeping from the ground up — no experience needed
Looking to break into bookkeeping or accounting but not sure where to start? This course is your launchpad.
Your AAT Registration is included
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AAT registration is worth £46 and it’s included with this course. |
Whether you’re aiming to boost your career prospects or set yourself up for further study, you’ll build real-world skills that employers actually look for.
You’ll get a clear understanding of what a bookkeeper really does — from processing invoices and recording payments to spotting the difference between cash and credit transactions. We’ll guide you through key concepts like assets, expenses, income, capital, and profit & loss, all in a way that actually makes sense.
You’ll learn how to:
- Process customer and supplier transactions
- Record receipts and payments into a cash book
- Match records against a bank statement to prep for reconciliation
- Understand the dual effect of transactions — the backbone of double-entry bookkeeping
We’ll also introduce you to accounting software: what it is, how it supports bookkeeping, the pros and cons of cloud-based vs traditional tools, and how to keep financial data safe.
It’s designed to build your confidence and get you career-ready — and once you’ve mastered it, you’ll be ready to take the next step on your bookkeeping journey.
Training Link focuses on only three subjects: Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Payroll.
This keeps us focused on delivering the best student experience. And that’s why over the last 28 years we’ve won over 20 awards – from AAT’S Best New Training Provider in 2018 to ICB’s Large Training Provider of the Year for twelve years.
Training Link has written and created all of the study material in this course.
And because we control this material, we can improve it based on student feedback and results. This is what helps Training Link students achieve outstanding pass rates.
- Training Link’s bespoke printed AND online materials containing lessons, examples, activities and assessments
- On-demand tutorials and explainer videos available 24/7
- Online resources to significantly reduce the amount of time taken to complete the course
- Award-winning Personal Tutor available via e-mail and telephone
- Extensive Exam Preparation including in-house mock exams
- Student Services Department operational 7 days a week
- Course Administration Department
- Training Link’s Student Street community is yours to engage in 24/7
- Entitlement to apply for a TOTUM card
AAT was established in 1980 and is the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians with over 130,000 members.
AAT’s qualifications are internationally-recognised, OfQual regulated, and the syllabus has been developed after feedback from businesses so students develop real-world skills which improve their employability. They award 80% of all vocational qualifications in accounting.
Organisations such as Sainsbury’s, P&G, Morgan Stanley, the Ministry of Defence and many more continue to hire AAT qualified members for their knowledge, skills, and diligence.
Studying for an AAT qualification is a much more cost-effective option for school-leavers. It offers the promise of a career in a well-respected profession and doesn’t lead to the eye-watering debt associated with a typical university education.
83% of AAT members that have completed an AAT accounting qualification agree that it has increased their earning potential.*
* – source – AAT’s salary survey 2023
This Bookkeeping Fundamentals course can be completed in as little as 4 months. It includes one key unit:
Unit 1: Bookkeeping Fundamentals (BKFN)
Youll learn to:
- 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
No formal entry requirements are set by AAT for this course. However, a good level of English and maths is recommended for the best learning experience.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Completing this course can lead to entry-level roles such as:
- trainee bookkeeper
- accounts administrator
- billing/payments administrator/coordinator
- accounts junior
- accounts receivable/payable assistant
- procurement and finance assistant
- assistant cashier
Q: Is registration included?
Yes.
Q: Are assessment fees (exams) included?
No. You’ll book and pay for your assessment at an approved AAT centre.
Q: What is the average completion time for these courses?
Anywhere from 2 to 6 months. You set the pace that works for you.
You’ll sit one Computer-Based Assessment at an approved AAT centre. Upon passing, you’ll receive a formal certificate.
To find a venue, use AAT’s Assessment Venue Search tool and arrange a suitable date directly.
Watch 3 of our videos – for free
Three free video examples – one for each level of study.
Whether you’re new to the subject or are studying at a higher level, these short, five-minute videos give you a flavour of what you can expect inside our e-learning platform.
Our videos perfectly supplement our award-winning study experience which is rooted in printed study manuals and award-winning tutor support.
Course package options
£350.00
Our new Blended Live study option includes live online exam revision sessions and an extra 52 hours of video content across levels 2, 3, and 4.
