AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2

Course codes: AAT010 / AAT030

Are you thinking of becoming a bookkeeper? With this course you can develop your bookkeeping skills and knowledge from home!

Gain all the essential skills to manage a business's books effectively
Ideal for those hoping to start their own business, or work in a company's finance department
AAT qualifications are recognised by all UK chartered and certified accountancy bodies and are widely sought after by employers
Completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping will enable you to gain credit towards the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

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

All course materials will be delivered to you by post, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

As well as your AAT course materials and tutor support, this package can include the examinations required to successfully complete your course and gain your AAT qualification.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by email or via post, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 85 hours.

Course Outcome

On successful completion of your exams, you will receive your AAT Foundation Certificate In Bookkeeping Level 2

Entry Requirements

You must be 16 years old in order to enrol onto this course, as well as have basic mathematical skills and IT literacy.

Assessment

4 tutor marked assessments and 2 unit exams.

Unit 1

Bookkeeping Transactions (GLH: 60)

Understanding financial transactions within a bookkeeping system
Processing customer transactions
Processing supplier transactions
Processing receipts and payments
Processing transaction through the ledgers to the trial balance

Unit 2

Bookkeeping Controls (GLH: 45)

Understanding payment methods
Understanding controls in a bookkeeping system
Using control accounts
Using the journal
Reconciling a bank statement with the cash book

Assessment

This course is assessed by 4 tutor marked assessments and 2 AAT computer-based external exams which are completed online at an external test centre and four tutor marked assessments. This provides complete flexibility and the opportunity to progress more quickly if desired. Your tutor will help you to decide when you are ready to take these.

If you add on the exams, the exams for this course will be taken at a centre in Irthlingborough, near Northampton. We will book these assessments for you when you feel you are ready. Please note – when booking this as a package, it is important to note that we are only able to book assessments at the specified centre in Irthlingborough, and you must therefore be prepared to travel to the centre to complete your assessment.

If you don’t add on your exams, you will need to book and pay for these yourself, separately.

Course Duration

This course takes approximately 85 hours to complete. You will have a year from your enrolment date to complete your course, allowing you to work at your own pace.

Study Method

Once you enrol, you will receive all course materials by post and receive full tutor support for a year by email. Once registered with AAT you will also have online access to online resources and additional support materials, including sample assessments.

Qualification

On successful completion of your AAT exams you will receive a Certificate awarded by The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Awarding body

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has been established for over 30 years and is a leading membership organisation for over 120,000 accounting professionals.

What do I need to enrol on to this course? 

You must be 16 years old in order to enrol onto this course, as well as have basic mathematical skills and IT literacy.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Comprehensive study guide
Dedicated personal tutor support by email
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
Exclusive Open Study College study pack
Document wallet
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card

Are there any additional costs?

To sit your exams, you must join AAT as a student member, which will then give you access to their resources. If you add on your exams, the cost of the exams will be included within the price of the course. However, if you choose to book these yourself, you will need to book and pay for these separately.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.