AAT Award in Bookkeeping (Online)
If you're looking to build a solid foundation in finance, the Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping (AAT) at South Devon College is the perfect place to start. Delivered live online for maximum flexibility, this course introduces you to the essential skills and knowledge needed to begin your journey into bookkeeping and accountancy.
You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in basic bookkeeping techniques while learning about the key role a bookkeeper plays in business. Whether you’re looking to take your first step into the finance sector, boost your confidence before progressing to further study, or simply understand the numbers behind your own small business — this course is designed with you in mind.
Who is this course for?
Adults looking to build or validate finance skills
Younger students seeking practical, job-ready qualifications
Those already in work who want to progress or retrain
Self-employed individuals managing their own business finances
Anyone wanting to test the waters before committing to further AAT study.
By completing this course, you’ll be well placed to progress onto higher-level AAT qualifications in bookkeeping or accountancy, explore employment opportunities, or support your own business with confidence.
Course highlights:
Delivered live online — flexible and accessible
Covers the basics of manual bookkeeping
Offers a route into careers in finance and business (public or private sector)
A practical first step towards further AAT qualifications.
Funding support available: If you’re aged 19 or over and have been a UK resident for at least three years (excluding those in devolved adult education areas or currently on an apprenticeship), you may be eligible for course funding. Your individual circumstances will be taken into account.
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You will be required to have a telephone or personal interview with the tutor
You should have a genuine interest in this subject
You must have access to a personal computer and internet connection. You must also be able to attend the main College site in Paignton, Devon, for the exam in the final week of the course.
Understand the role of the bookkeeper - including the need to produce timely and accurate work and to follow ethical principles
Underpinning theory including how to identify assets, liabilities, income, expenses, capital profit or loss, and the differences between trading for cash and trading on credit
Processing customer and supplier transactions, to enter receipts and payments into the cash book and check amounts against the bank statement in preparation for bank reconciliation
The dual effect of transactions - a fundamental concept for double-entry bookkeeping and will support you to go on to study bookkeeping at Level 2
The role that software can have in bookkeeping and the benefits and risks that different types of software may bring
Differences between cloud accounting software and traditional accounting software, the importance of software security and the steps that can be taken to keep data secure
