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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course Online – The College of Animal Welfare

Cost£482.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 months. This level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification covers manual double-entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, and takes you up to Trial Balance standard. You study two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. As an AAT student member, you get access to resources, forums, and practice assessments. Note that AAT membership, exam fees (around £185), and textbooks (around £33 per unit) are payable separately.

Who this course is for

Awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping will give you a solid introduction to bookkeeping and basic accounting practices to give you confidence in the workplace.

AAT qualifications are ideal if you are new to finance or looking to brush up on your knowledge and skills. You will learn a range of basic level 2 accounting practices and techniques including manual double entry bookkeeping and associated documents and processes, up to Trial Balance standard, providing a great starting point for anyone wishing to start a career in the accounting industry.

As a student on this programme you will need to register as a student member with the AAT. You can register online at www.aat.org.uk. Your AAT membership will give you access to extensive e-learning resources, forums, networking opportunities and practice assessments.

Entry requirements

Whilst there are no formal academic entry requirements to undertake the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, competency in basic maths and English skills are necessary.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of manual double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process financial documents including invoices, credit notes, and receipts.
  • You'll record transactions in day books and the cash book.
  • You'll balance ledger accounts and prepare a Trial Balance.
  • You'll understand digital bookkeeping systems alongside manual methods.
  • You'll apply bookkeeping controls to check the accuracy of records.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is by computer-based exam set and marked by AAT. There are two assessed units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. You sit each exam when you feel ready. A dedicated learning support team is available throughout your studies.

What you will need to bring

You will need to budget for AAT student membership, exam fees (approximately £185), and textbooks (approximately £33 per unit). The College of Animal Welfare will confirm full details of what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain day-to-day financial records for businesses.
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with routine transactions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations.
  • Finance administrator: general financial admin across a range of sectors.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broader accounting qualification covering costing and computerised accounts alongside bookkeeping.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step for those wanting to work as a senior bookkeeper or accounts technician, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for more senior finance roles and partial exemptions from chartered accountancy exams.
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