AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 and 2

Course Codes

AAT033 / AAT014

Gain a recognised bookkeeping qualification with this AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 and 2 course to help you stand out from the crowd!

Gain this AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 and 2 qualification from one of the most respected and widely-known awarding bodies worldwide.
Ideal for those hoping to start their career in bookkeeping or support their own business.
AAT qualifications are recognised by all UK chartered and certified accountancy bodies and are widely sought after by employers.
Once you have completed this course, you could progress to the AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3 course.
Study from home at your own pace.
If you add on your exams, we will book and pay for them for you!

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This AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 and 2 is an entry-level bundle qualification that has been designed for those with no experience or knowledge of bookkeeping who wish to achieve a career in the field. Whether you are new to bookkeeping, or someone who is looking to develop their skillset to benefit their business, this course is ideal for you.

AAT is the world’s leading professional membership body for accounting technicians, working with members around the world. Their qualifications are highly sought-after and as an AAT qualification, this accredited course will help you to progress your career.

During your studies on this course, you’ll first grasp the basics of financial transactions, and processing customer and supplier transactions as well as receipts and payments. Next, you’ll move on to expanding your knowledge of various bookkeeping transactions and controls, including using a journal, reconciling a bank statement with the cash book, and processing transactions through the ledgers to the trial balance.

You will need to complete your AAT exams to complete and achieve your qualification. You can choose to add your AAT exams on to your enrolment. If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams.

Completion of this course will provide you with credits you can use towards the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2.

Course Duration

Up to 18 months.

Course Outcome

On successful completion of your exams, 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 on this course. You will also need basic maths and IT skills.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments and three exams.

AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2

Understanding financial transactions within a bookkeeping system
Processing customer transactions
Processing supplier transactions
Processing receipts and payments
Processing transactions 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

AAT Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping

The duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper
Confidentiality and privacy
Accuracy

Buying and selling
Bookkeeping terminology
Transactions

Invoices and credit notes
Recording information
Outstanding amounts

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

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through a series of tutor-marked assessments and three external exams, which you will complete at the end of your course. This computer-based exam must be sat under controlled conditions at an external examination centre. Your tutor will be able to help you decide when you are ready to take the assessments.

Booking your assessments

You can choose to add your exams on to your enrolment. If you choose this option, we will book and pay for your exams for you. Our partner exam centres for students choosing to book their exams through us are based in Birmingham or Irthlingborough near Northampton. When choosing to add your exams to your enrolment, it is important to note that we are only able to book your exams at the specified centres in either Birmingham or Irthlingborough, and therefore, you must be prepared to travel to one of those centre to complete your exam.

Alternatively, if you choose not to add your assessments to your enrolment, you will need to book and pay for these separately.

Course duration

This bundle course will take you approximately 150 hours to complete. To allow you to study at your own pace, you will have up to 18 months to complete your course which is more than enough time.

Study method

Once you have enrolled, you will receive all course materials by post. You will study this course through distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you.

You will also receive unlimited tutor support via email for 18 months.

Once you have registered with AAT for your student membership, you will have access to their library of online resources and additional support materials, including sample assessments to help you prepare for your exams.

Course outcome

Once you have successfully completed your tutor-marked assignments and exams, you will receive your AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping Level 1 and AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2 from The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Awarding body

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has been established for over 30 years and is the world’s leading professional membership body for over 130,000 accounting professionals. AAT’s vocational qualifications are recognised internationally and by all chartered and certified accountancy bodies in the UK.

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

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

More information on fees can be found on the AAT website.

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.