AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 and 2

Course code: AAT014

Gain a recognised qualification with this mighty bundle to make you stand out from the crowd!

Begin and develop your understanding of manual bookkeeping
Study customer transactions, bookkeeping terminology, receipts and payments, double-entry bookkeeping and more!
Ideal for beginner bookkeepers looking to acquire further knowledge and skills
Progress onto the AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3
Gain all the essential skills to manage a business's books effectively

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This course is 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.

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.

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Course Duration

Up to 18 months.

Study Hours

Approximately 150 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive an AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping Level 1 and an 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

Tutor Marked Assignments and 3 computer-based assessments.

AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2

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

AAT Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping

Understand the Role of the Bookkeeper (10%)

The duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper
Confidentiality and privacy
Accuracy

Understand Financial Transactions (15%)

Buying and selling
Bookkeeping terminology
Transactions

Process Customer and Supply Transactions (35%)

Invoices and credit notes
Recording information
Outstanding amounts

Process Receipts and Payments (40%)

Recording receipts and payments
Understanding and using the cash book
Checking the cash book

Assessment

During this course you will complete a number of Tutor Marked Assignments in preparation for your exams.

To achieve the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping Level 1, you will need to sit one computer-based assessment. This is sat under controlled conditions at an external exam centre.

To achieve the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2, you will need to sit two computer-based assessments. These are sat under controlled conditions at an external exam centre.

Exams are not included in the cost of this course. You will need to book your exams directly with the exam centre.

Course Duration

You will have up to 18 months to complete your courses from the date of enrolment. All together this bundle should take you approximately 150 hours to complete. This is enough time for 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 18 months by email. Once registered with AAT you will also have access to online resources and additional support materials, including sample assessments.

Course Outcomes

You will receive an AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping Level 1 and an AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2.

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 onto 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?

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

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. It is your own responsibility to pay for your student membership and exam fees, which are both payable to AAT.

You will also need to pay for your exams, these fees will be paid directly to the exam centre.

More information on fees can be found on the AAT website. [external link to https://www.aat.org.uk/membership/aat-student-membership]

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.