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AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

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This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic accounting principles and skills.

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What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

What will I learn?
This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration – covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.

Units of Study
The Level 2 course covers a range of key areas, including:

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Principles of Bookkeeping

You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.

This is a fully taught course where you will study in college for three hours a week.

This course does not start until January.

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

This course is assessed through computer-based exams.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Credit Controllers

Up to £36,111
/year

Credit controllers perform financial, administrative and other tasks in relation to credit control and debt collection.

Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks

Up to £42,597
/year

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks maintain and balance records of financial transactions, oversee the operation of payroll functions and calculate hours worked, wages due and other relevant contributions and deductions.

Financial Administrative Occupations

Up to £37,542
/year

Job holders in this unit group carry out a variety of finance-related administrative functions.

Finance Officers

Up to £43,408
/year

Finance officers oversee book-keeping, general accounting and other financial and related clerical functions mainly within local government and a variety of public sector organisations.

With further study or experience

Where this course can lead in time

  • Financial and Accounting Technicians
  • Chartered and Certified Accountants
  • Financial Accounts Managers
  • Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
  • Finance and Investment Analysts and Advisers
  • Financial Managers and Directors

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
Progression

Progression

Students completing this qualification will be able to confidently carry out typical bookkeeping transactions and
tasks.

The AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping can lead to further study in bookkeeping or accountancy or to
employment as:
• a clerical assistant
• a trainee bookkeeper
• an accounts clerk
• a finance assistant
• an accounts administrator

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

6 Months

Study Mode

Part-Time

Location

North Lindsey College

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