Bookkeeping - Level 2 Certificate (AAT)

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The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices. It focuses specifically on developing the skills necessary for maintaining accurate financial records and preparing basic financial statements.

This qualification comprises two mandatory units (115 guided learning hours in total).

Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK) Unit

This unit provides you with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. You will learn the basic principles that underpin the double-entry bookkeeping system and will learn that digital accounting systems are automating some of the stages in the process.

• How to set up bookkeeping systems
• Customer transactions
• Supplier transactions
• Processing of receipts and payments
• Transactions into the ledger accounts

Principles of Bookkeeping Controls (POBC) Unit

This unit builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from studying Introduction to Bookkeeping and explores control accounts, journals and reconciliations. It will take you through a number of processes used in bookkeeping that help verify and validate the entries made. These processes enable you to understand the purpose of control accounts and associated reconciliations.You will also understand the use of the journal to the stage of redrafting the trial balance, following initial adjustments.

• Use of control accounts
• Reconcile a bank statement with a cash book
• Use the journal
• Produce trial balances

You do not need any prior qualifications to study, just an interest in finance and a willingness to learn.

To achieve the qualification and be awarded a grade, you must pass both mandatory unit assessments.

All assessments are assessed externally and these computer-based examinations are completed at the centre.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

As part of your studies, you will need to register with the AAT. Membership is required and must be paid by the learner separately.

Successful completion of the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping will provide you with a solid foundation in bookkeeping principles and practices. It will equip you with the necessary skills to accurately record financial transactions, maintain reliable financial records, and assist in the preparation of financial statements. This qualification can serve as a stepping stone for further study within the AAT qualification pathway or provide a valuable standalone qualification for individuals seeking employment in bookkeeping or related roles.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. Once you achieve the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping you should aim to apply for Trainee Accountant, Bookkeeper, or Junior Accountant roles. You can also progress with us to the Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

This course provides a thorough foundation in bookkeeping and basic accounting practices, including the double-entry bookkeeping system.

This course covers double-entry bookkeeping to the initial trial balance stage and includes the sales ledger and purchase ledger. Two main units are included.

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

This course is for adults aged 19+ only. Learners must have achieved a minimum of Level 1 in Maths and English. An initial assessment and interview will be required for all applicants.

You will be continuously assessed through skills tests and exams. There are two assessments. They are both individual unit assessments:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping - 90 minutes computer-based exam
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls - 90 minutes computer-based exam

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

As part of your studies, you will need to register with the AAT. Membership is required and must be paid by the learner separately.

After successfully completing the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, you can choose to study another of our Level 2 courses:

• Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (AAT)

Alternatively, you could choose to advance to one of our Level 3 AAT programmes, including:

• Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (AAT)
• Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (AAT)

This course can lead to employment in a variety of jobs, including Trainee Bookkeeper, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, and Clerical Assistant.