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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course Online – Osborne Training Centre

Cost£345.00
Duration6 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, with course books and workbooks delivered to your home. You can study around your existing commitments, without travelling to a centre. The course typically takes 6 months and covers double-entry bookkeeping, VAT principles, and financial record-keeping. No formal qualifications are needed to start. Study materials and books are included in the course fee. Exam fees are not included. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is widely used as an entry point into accounting and finance roles.

Who this course is for

The AAT qualification is universally respected and internationally recognised for providing students with extensive practical accountancy training. Osborne Training is an AAT Approved Training Provider. AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping is a fundamental course for those seeking to develop their bookkeeping skills. It provides a solid foundation in double-entry bookkeeping, the principles of VAT, and effective financial record-keeping.

This level equips learners with the essential tools and knowledge needed to succeed in accounting and finance roles.

Entry requirements

You do not need any formal qualifications to begin studying for the AAT qualification. You will need to have good numeric skills and be able to complete exams and written projects in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand the principles of VAT and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll maintain effective financial records for a business.
  • You'll process transactions using day books and ledgers.
  • You'll reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies in financial records.
  • You'll produce a trial balance from bookkeeping records.

How you will learn

You'll study through pre-recorded video lectures and a virtual learning campus, which you can access for 6 months. Two course books and two workbooks are delivered to your home address. Tutorial support is available by email for 6 months. Assessment is by AAT examinations, which you sit separately. Exam fees are not included in the course fee.

What you will need to bring

Two course books and two workbooks are included and delivered to your home address. Osborne Training Centre will confirm any additional requirements before you start. Note that exam fees are not included and will need to be paid separately when you book your assessments.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: record day-to-day financial transactions for businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with routine accounting tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process and manage supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: record customer invoices and chase outstanding payments
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations
  • Finance administrator: general financial administration across a business

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and accounting software.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career in professional accounting, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
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