AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2

Course codes: AAT010 / AAT030
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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 course is only available as a study pack.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the delivery of study packs will be delayed up to 2 weeks. For our courses, such as this one, that are only available as a study pack option, we will endeavour to get these out to you at the earliest opportunity and thank our students for bearing with us during these unprecedented times.
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Course Overview

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

Computer-based assessments taken at an external exam centre.

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

This course is assessed by two AAT computer-based assessments 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.

Q&As

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

  • 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 writing service
  • FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
  • FREE XO Student Discounts card

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. 

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.

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.

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If you are interested in and you’re looking for a more flexible approach to learning that fits around your life - this is the ideal course for you. Enrol online today by clicking below or speak to one of our advisers for more information.

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