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Bookkeeping - AAT Level 2 Certificate
B01595

Are you looking to start a career in accounting or improve your bookkeeping skills? This AAT Level 2 Certificate will give you a solid foundation in bookkeeping, covering everything from double-entry systems to digital accounting processes. You'll gain practical skills that employers value, opening doors to new opportunities and career advancement. This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to formalise their existing knowledge.

Course Content

This course covers:
Intro to Bookkeeping: Understand manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including documents and processes. Learn the basic principles of double-entry bookkeeping systems.
Principles of Bookkeeping Controls: Explore control accounts, journals, and reconciliations. Develop the ability to prepare VAT control accounts and receivables/payables ledger accounts. Use the journal to record transactions and correct errors. Produce trial balances.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

? You will need reasonable English, Maths and I.T skills.
? You will need to take an initial assessment and be working towards Level 1 or above.
? You will also be required to register with AAT for your Bookkeeping Level 2 course during your first lesson - £68- this gives AAT membership and access to additional materials.
? Students are required to purchase 2 text books for the course but can benefit from the college discount. Students can also apply for a bursary if they are in need for financial support.
? Please note as a Level 2 course all learners are subject to a 2 weeks trial period which requires 100% attendance, adherence to course documentation requirements, completion of the registration to AAT, and participation with set class activities, tasks and external work.

Assessment Methods

We will assess your progress through exams at the end of each unit. Successful completion of Level 2 opens the door to higher-level AAT qualifications (Level 3 and beyond), enhancing your career prospects.

Further Study Options

AAT Bookkeeping Level 3
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Additional Information

Students must be registered with AAT, those who do not register within the first 2 weeks cannot be entered for their first exam. Students are required to purchase 2 text books for the course but can benefit from the college discount. Students can also apply for a bursary if they are in need for financial support. Your tutor will advise you on this on the first day of class as to how to buy these books and apply a 40% discount which is given our college.
Exams are set to a central schedule as part of the course delivery. These dates are fixed and learners are expected to adhere to these. If you are required to resit a paper you will be charged an additional fee of £20. Rescheduling of exams is only permitted in exceptional circumstances and this also incurs a fee.