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AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
Online, Classroom & Blended learning available
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Gain the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles.
Students studying this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes while gaining an understanding that digital accounting systems are automating some of the stages in the process.
Students will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.
Modules
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
Who is it for?
This qualification delivers the skills and essential knowledge to manage books effectively. It includes manual double entry bookkeeping, and associated documents and processes, up to trial balance standard. This qualification can be used to fast track to the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and/or the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
Career
As you progress through each qualification the skills you’ve learnt can be applied to a wider range of roles from Clerical Assistant through to senior level positions such as Accounts Manager or Professional Bookkeeper.
- Learn practical, real world skills
- Choose a learning style that suits you
- Demonstrate your professional excellence
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Why Accounting/Finance?
Regardless of size or industry, every business needs people with finance and accounting expertise.With AAT, you’ll gain highly-transferable, practical finance and accounting skills that are sought after by employers. Wherever you want to take your career, with our help you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to get there. Just like the AAT students in our AAT Stories
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Why AAT?
AAT qualifications are practical, internationally recognised and can open doors in any industry across the world. AAT is open to everyone – you don’t need previous qualifications or experience, and you can work at a pace that fits in with your lifestyle.
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Endless Progression
AT also offers an excellent route into chartered accountancy. If you choose to further your studies with one of the leading chartered professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, your AAT qualification will give you generous exemptions.
Course Information
Key Features
The Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping covers the following areas:
- Understand the role of the bookkeeper
- Understanding financial transactions
- Process customer and supplier transactions
- Process receipts and payments
Course Duration
3 months
(Depends on study method and course timetable)
Who’s it suitable for?
This qualification delivers the skills and essential knowledge to manage books effectively. It includes manual double entry bookkeeping, and associated documents and processes, up to trial balance standard. This qualification can be used to fast track to the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and/or the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
Entry Requirements
Students don’t need any previous accounting experience or qualifications to start studying the AAT short qualifications, just a willingness to learn. It’s ideal if one is a school or university leaver, or thinking of changing career, and want to try AAT without making a commitment to the full qualification.
What is included in the price?
The course fee encompasses all aspects of your learning experience with Integer Training including tuition, revision sessions, evaluation of practice mock exams, and all study materials required for the duration of the course.
Assessment
There are two computer-based assessments in total which you may sit at our AAT accredited exam centre.
- Introduction to Bookkeeping - 90 minutes computer-based exam
- Principles of Bookkeeping Controls - 90 minutes computer-based exam
Fees & Funding
Please contact Integer on 01288 356263 for details of fees and funding opportunities.
Outcomes & Progression
The jobs it can lead to:
- Trainee Bookkeeper
- Accounts Clerk
- Finance Assistant
Testimonials
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Andy
“I had no intention of doing accounting as a career, but I was pretty good with numbers. I studied AAT and found it fun. Now I run my own accounting business. I’m probably taking on a new client every week, and it all started with AAT.”
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Rebecca
“By doing an apprenticeship I was able to implement the skills I learned through studying into my day to day role within the workplace. Having gained MAAT status, I’m now working at an accountancy practice. I’ve never looked back.”
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Sonia
“Studying AAT has really helped me to secure a good job, it opened the door into the finance sector for me. I believe there’s a bright future and intend to become a professional member to help me progress further.”