What opportunities will this course give me?

The finance, accountancy, business and communications skills developed in the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping can lead to employment as an accounts administrator, accounts assistant, accounts payable clerk, purchase/sales ledger clerk, trainee accounting technician and trainee finance assistant to name but a few. The accountancy and finance knowledge developed in this qualification is also the underpinning knowledge needed for the higher-level accountancy and financial skills developed in the AAT Advanced and Professional Accounting Qualifications.

What will I be learning?

The sessions will take you

through learning and mock exams in readiness for exams in the following topics:

• Understand the role of the book keeper
• Understand financial transactions
• Process customer and supplier transactions
• Process receipts and payments
Understand the benefits and risks of using accountancy software to complete book keeping tasks


The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that students are well prepared to progress into a business, finance or professional accountancy career or further education. A student completing this qualification will develop accountancy skills in bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Students will also learn basic Contract Law and develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace. Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, good numeracy skills and an understanding of the business environment, all of which are included in the qualification.

How will my learning be enhanced?

Ideal for adults wanting to pursue a career in accountancy or gain some book keeping skills at a time to suit.

What do I need to sign up?

Candidates will be required to attend an online interview with the course tutor prior to commencement on the course and demonstrate an appropriate standard of Literacy and Numeracy. Basic IT skills will also be required. A pre-entry requirement for the course is the completion of an online assessment in English and Maths.

Is there anything else I need to know?

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional body and membership is required in order to undertake this qualification. Registration with the AAT must be made upon commencement of the course and will incur an additional cost. Course text books will also be required and full details will be given upon commencement.

A calculator, a notebook, pens and an A4 folder will be required from the start of the course.

Application Information

Please note that all courses are subject to minimum numbers and course descriptions may be subject to change. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until all of the necessary enrolment paperwork is signed and any relevant fees are paid. The team will be in touch to discuss this with you, once your application has been processed.

Course Code

FNBAA1

Need some further advice?

Contact the Learner Recruitment Team for further guidance - email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000