AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course. Study online. This course covers two additional AAT units, Principles of Costing and The Business Environment, and is designed for learners who have already completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. Completing both parts gives you the full AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Classes run on Thursday evenings and the course runs over 17 weeks. Concessions are available on the full fee. A solid step for anyone building toward a bookkeeping or accounting role.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners who have already completed one of "Accounting - AAT Certificate Part 1" or "Bookkeeping - AAT Level 2 Certificate" and wish to study two additional units to get a Level 2 Accounting qualification.
What you will learn
You'll study the principles of costing and how businesses manage costs
You'll explore the business environment and how organisations operate
You'll build on your existing double entry bookkeeping skills
You'll develop knowledge of manual and computerised bookkeeping methods
You'll gain the additional units needed to convert a Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification into a Level 2 Accounting qualification
How you will learn
You'll study online, with classes held on Thursday evenings from 17:30 to 20:30. The course runs over 17 weeks. AAT Level 2 units are assessed by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll need to pass the assessments for each unit to complete the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Poole Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper, managing day-to-day financial records for businesses
Accounts assistant, supporting finance teams with transactions and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk, processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and receipts
Payroll administrator, processing employee pay using financial records
Finance administrator, providing general accounting support in an office
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the natural next step after Level 2, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward management accounting or a technician-level role.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) full membership, once you have completed the Level 4 Diploma and relevant work experience.
