Book-Keeping Level 1 Award (AAT)
This qualification is designed for individuals who wish to start or advance their career in the accounting sector.
Monday, 05 Jan 2026 - 24 Mar 2026
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This qualification covers a range of topics from basic book-keeping practices to the recording and interpretation of complex financial transactions.
If you are self-employed, working in a small business or just wanting to support someone in their booking keeping, then this is the course for you.
There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge. It provides a solid grounding for learners before moving on to the Level 2 qualifications.
If you are self-employed, working in a small business or just wanting to support someone in their booking keeping, then this is the course for you.
There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge. It provides a solid grounding for learners before moving on to the Level 2 qualifications.
The course introduces the role of a bookkeeper and gives you the knowledge how to carry out simple bookkeeping tasks.
These will include income and expenditure, profit and loss and assets and liabilities.
It will provide an understanding on why it’s important to keep accurate and up to date financial information in business.
The course is structured around 5 themes:
- 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.
Please note: This is a fast paced course, with classes twice a week.
There will be a computer based exam at the end of the course that will take place in a classroom at the Sutton centre.
All learners must pay a one-off registration fee which is approximately £45.00.
Please contact AAT directly for the current price that they charge as this is subject to change.
This fee is paid to AAT directly by the learner and not to Sutton College.
Your tutor will give you information about registering on the first day of the course.
This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim 60333984)
These will include income and expenditure, profit and loss and assets and liabilities.
It will provide an understanding on why it’s important to keep accurate and up to date financial information in business.
The course is structured around 5 themes:
- 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.
Please note: This is a fast paced course, with classes twice a week.
There will be a computer based exam at the end of the course that will take place in a classroom at the Sutton centre.
All learners must pay a one-off registration fee which is approximately £45.00.
Please contact AAT directly for the current price that they charge as this is subject to change.
This fee is paid to AAT directly by the learner and not to Sutton College.
Your tutor will give you information about registering on the first day of the course.
This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim 60333984)
This course is a Level 1.
1: You will need to have appropriate levels of English and Maths skills in order to produce assignments necessary for this course. You must have achieved an English and Maths Level 1 qualification or above. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.
2: You must also be competent in the use of ICT in order to complete unit assignments and access course information provided online.
Additional information: Please bring a pen, paper and a calculator to your session.
Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google classroom.
1: You will need to have appropriate levels of English and Maths skills in order to produce assignments necessary for this course. You must have achieved an English and Maths Level 1 qualification or above. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.
2: You must also be competent in the use of ICT in order to complete unit assignments and access course information provided online.
Additional information: Please bring a pen, paper and a calculator to your session.
Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google classroom.
Make an application by clicking on ‘APPLY’ at the bottom of this page and book a Course Approval session to ensure
This course is suitable for you. For your Course Approval session, you need to:, • Bring accepted ID in the form of either a UK passport or printout of your e-visa showing residency status, • Bring proof of benefit dated within the last 3 months or most recent payslip /tax return if claiming the concessionary fee , • Ensure you meet all previous educational requirements to attend this course, • Bring copies of previous exam certificates
This course is suitable for you. For your Course Approval session, you need to:, • Bring accepted ID in the form of either a UK passport or printout of your e-visa showing residency status, • Bring proof of benefit dated within the last 3 months or most recent payslip /tax return if claiming the concessionary fee , • Ensure you meet all previous educational requirements to attend this course, • Bring copies of previous exam certificates
By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements. For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk , If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk,
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