You will complete an initial assessment and a discussion with your allocated teacher.
This will enable your tutor to plan your learning programme. It is ideal that you have a good level of English and maths due to the level of the course and the course work involved.
You should be able to: • have access to a computer or tablet with an internet connection • write in complete sentences using capital letters, full stops and question marks • plan and write in short paragraphs • identify main points and ideas in a text • follow verbal and written instructions/including numerical information
Start date:
Sep 2026
Course Overview
This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business particularly the accountancy sector. It provides learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments which require bookkeeping.
The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into bookkeeping. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities.
You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out bookkeeping techniques such as understanding bookkeeping transactions including income, expenditure, profit and loss. You will also explore the software associated with bookkeeping.
What will I learn?
– The role of a bookkeeper – How financial transactions are carried out – How to process customer and supplier transactions – How to process payments – Explore the benefits and risks of using accountancy software to complete bookkeeping tasks
How is the course delivered?
The sessions will be delivered at Accrington and learners will be supported to work through the course content. There will be practical participation, group discussion and written activities during the sessions. You will gain AAT membership and work towards your L1 exam.
How will my learning be assessed?
You will receive feedback from your teacher as well as peer assessment. The course is assessed by a final exam which is set by AAT. Your tutor will work with you to ensure you are making progress toward the exam
Additional Information
You will need to have access to a computer and wi-fi so that you can revise and practice at home. You will need to commit to the duration of the course.
Potential Careers
If you would like to progress to L2 Bookeeping we will support you with this
After completing this course, you may also be interested in progressing to –
– Level 1 Business Skills – Level 2 Business Administration – Level 2 in Customer Service – Level 2 in Information and Guidance – Level 2 in Mentoring – Level 2 Equality and Diversity
