1Course Overview
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 beginning bookkeepers looking to acquire further knowledge and skills
- Provides career progression with the opportunity of progressing onto the AAT Accounting Qualification or Computerised Accounting qualifications
- 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
- Completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping will enable you to gain credit towards the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
- 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.
You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by email or via post, so handing in an assignment is simple.
Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!
2Course Content
AAT Award in Bookkeeping Level 1
Unit 1: Understanding the role of the bookkeeper
- The duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Accuracy
Unit 2: Understand financial transactions
- Buying and selling
- Bookkeeping terminology
- Transactions
Unit 3: Process customer and supplier transactions
- Invoices and credit notes
- Recording information
- Outstanding amounts
Unit 4: Process receipts and payments
- Recording receipts and payments
- Understanding and using the cash book
- Checking the cash book
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
3Other Information
Assessment:
AAT Award in Bookkeeping Level 1:
The qualification is assessed through an external end-of-qualification assessment. This computer-based assessment is to be sat under controlled conditions at an external examination centre. Your tutor will help you to decide when you are ready to take the assessments.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2:
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.
Course Duration:
You will have a year 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 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).
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.
4Q&As
Your Questions Answered
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?
- Comprehensive study guide
- Dedicated personal tutor support by email
- Dedicated student support
- Accreditation
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Open Study College Pen and Highlighter
- Student study planner
- Student notebook
- Document wallet
- FREE CV writing service
- FREE NUS Extra 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. 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 your assessment centre fee’s, which will be paid directly to them.
Benefits and fees can be found on the AAT website.
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 Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
