AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is an entry-level bookkeeping qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic bookkeeping principles and skills.

  • What will I learn?

    This short course, studied over four months, will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to manage books effectively – including double entry bookkeeping, and associated documents and processes, up to Trial Balance standard.

    On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who are looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.

    This qualification can be used as a fast track to the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

  • Units of study
    • Introduction to Bookkeeping
    • Principles of Bookkeeping
  • Learning outcomes

    The Level 2 course covers a range of key areas, including:

    • Understand financial transactions within a bookkeeping system
    • Process customer transactions
    • Process supplier transactions
    • Process receipts and payments
    • Process transactions through the ledgers to the trial balance
    • Understand controls in a bookkeeping system
    • Use control accounts
    • Use the journal
    • Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book

    You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.

  • How will I be assessed?

    This course is assessed through a total of two computer-based exams, one taken at the end of each unit.

  • Entry requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Previous knowledge of accounting or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential.

  • Progression

    On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher level AAT Accounting Qualifications (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).

    Students completing this Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping may wish to go on and complete the full Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting. If you do choose to continue your studies in this way, then your achievements in the Bookkeeping qualification are carried over to the longer Accounting qualification.

    Under the National Skills Fund initiative, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of your Level 3 study. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.

  • Career opportunities

    The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Clerical Assistant, Trainee Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Finance Assistant and Accounts Administrator.

  • Additional information

    Course duration is 15 weeks part-time, with one class per fortnight at college.

  • How to apply

    Applications can be made via our partner colleges. Search for your nearest provider here >

What will I learn?

This short course, studied over four months, will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to manage books effectively – including double entry bookkeeping, and associated documents and processes, up to Trial Balance standard.

On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who are looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.

This qualification can be used as a fast track to the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Units of study

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Principles of Bookkeeping

Learning outcomes

The Level 2 course covers a range of key areas, including:

  • Understand financial transactions within a bookkeeping system
  • Process customer transactions
  • Process supplier transactions
  • Process receipts and payments
  • Process transactions through the ledgers to the trial balance
  • Understand controls in a bookkeeping system
  • Use control accounts
  • Use the journal
  • Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book

You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed through a total of two computer-based exams, one taken at the end of each unit.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Previous knowledge of accounting or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential.

Progression

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher level AAT Accounting Qualifications (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).

Students completing this Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping may wish to go on and complete the full Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting. If you do choose to continue your studies in this way, then your achievements in the Bookkeeping qualification are carried over to the longer Accounting qualification.

Under the National Skills Fund initiative, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of your Level 3 study. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.

Career opportunities

The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Clerical Assistant, Trainee Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Finance Assistant and Accounts Administrator.

Additional information

Course duration is 15 weeks part-time, with one class per fortnight at college.

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