AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

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.

For further information about the course please contact ann.thompson@don.ac.uk

This course is assessed through computer-based exams.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

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