AAT L2 Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2

Gain the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles.

Topics covered include:

Introduction to bookkeeping

Students studying this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes while gaining an understanding that digital accounting systems are automating some of the stages in the process.

You will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.

Principles of bookkeeping controls

This unit builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from studying Introduction to Bookkeeping and explores control accounts, journals and reconciliations. Students will develop the ability to prepare the value added tax (VAT) control accounts as well as the receivables and payables ledger accounts.

They will use the journal to record a variety of transactions, including the correction errors. Students will be able to redraft the initial trial balance, following adjustments.

Please note the AAT registration fees (approx. £66) and the cost of text books (approx. £27) are in addition to the tuition fees.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is aimed at those aged 19 (as at 31st August of the academic year you are applying for) or above who enjoy working with figures and are literate and numerate.

Applicants will require a GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English.
All applicants will be required to complete a short assessment form to ensure the correct level of study.
You may be entitled to access this course for free if you are in receipt of certain benefits or on a low wage.

What's Next?

Successful completion of this qualification will provide a solid grounding to progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping or Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.