About the course
This qualification is intended for those either working or aspiring to work, in a bookkeeping position to gain an understanding of the processing role. It is the progression route through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications for those with AAT Level 1 Access, or for those without the experience of double entry bookkeeping.
This course is mainly self-study with access to an online learning platform and books that you will need to collect from your local learning centre. You will have regular contact from your designated tutor throughout your studies.
You are expected to schedule in your exams in 3 month intervals following your start date. This will ensure that the course is completed within a 6 month period.
Entry requirements
Unlike other qualifications there are no entry requirements with AAT and you don't need relevant work experience. This means that this course is ideal if you are leaving school, returning to work or thinking about a change in career.
Useful strengths include confidence with numbers, time management, attention to details and an ability to problem solve.
Qualifications
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, awarded in conjunction with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
What you'll learn (core modules)
1) Introduction to Bookkeeping
This unit provides students with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. Students will learn the basic principles that underpin the double-entry bookkeeping systems.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 50%.
Learning outcomes
- Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems.
- Process customer transactions.
- Process supplier transactions.
- Process receipts and payments.
- Process transactions into the ledger accounts.
2) 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.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 50%.
Learning outcomes
- Use control accounts.
- Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book.
- Use the journal.
- Produce trial balances.
How will I be assessed?
Both modules are assessed via a computer based assessment, at one of our learning centres.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
This course is delivered via Distance Learning. You will be given access to our e-learning platform (self-study) and have regular meetings with a tutor over Teams. All exams are to be taken in person, at West Suffolk College.
Where will this course take me?
The jobs it can lead to are:
- Accounts administrator,
- Accounts assistant,
- Accounts payable clerk,
- Purchase/sales ledger clerk,
- Trainee accounting technician,
- Trainee finance assistant.
How much will it cost?
The course costs £420 + AAT registration fee (£70). You may be eligible for government funding if you are in receipt of certain benefits or are employed and your salary is less than £25,000gross per annum.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Please "APPLY ONLINE" to secure your place on the course or contact us on aatenquiries@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Days & times
Starting 03/11/2025