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AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2 - Fast Track
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
This course is aimed at those who have previously attended a Level 1 manual bookkeeping course. If you have attended a manual bookkeeping course with another provider, then you should complete an initial assessment prior to enrolling on the course, to ensure that this is the most suitable course for you. You can complete the assessment here https://forms.office.com/r/vKpBNQ1QGC or contact a local adult education centre for further information.
If you have not completed a manual bookkeeping qualification previously, then the Level 1 course would be recommended,
You will need basic computing skills to attend this course as it is online and the final exams are computer-based. You should be able to follow spoken and written instructions, read handouts/activities and take part in group discussions.
This course is aimed at those who are developing the skills and knowledge required of bookkeepers. It is suitable for students studying in preparation for employment in bookkeeping roles and for those who are already employed in bookkeeping and/or data processing roles.
As this is an accredited course, regular attendance, a high level of commitment and approximately 2.5 hours of home study per week are required from you when enrolling on this course.
**PLEASE NOTE: In order to complete the course and gain a certificate, you will need to pass two computer-based exams. The assessments will take place in Sittingbourne Adult Education Centre on 11th December and 19th March. Please ensure you are available on 26th March which is the planned alternative final exam date in case of unavoidable course alterations**
**PLEASE NOTE: You must register with AAT for this qualification in order to take the exam and gain the certificate. You will need to complete registration by the third week of the course. You will need to pay a qualification fee (£68) directly to AAT in order to register for the exams. The fee covers this qualification's lifetime. Registration provides you with access to online learning materials which will support you with your study.**
**PLEASE NOTE: As this is an accredited course, regular attendance, a high level of commitment and approximately 2.5 hours of home study per week are required from you when enrolling on this course. You may be removed from the course if you do not regularly attend. You are advised to read the course specification https://www.aat.org.uk/system/files/assets/AAT-Level-2-Certificate-in-Bookkeeping-Q2022-qualification-specification.pdf prior to enrolling on the course.**
Is this course for me
This is an online course delivered using Zoom, in real time with live interaction with your tutor and fellow learners. This course is for those who already work in bookkeeping or accounting and have previously undertaken a Level 1 qualification.
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems
2. Process customer transactions
3. Process supplier transactions
4. Process receipts and payments
5. Process transactions into the ledger accounts
6. Use control accounts
7. Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book
8. Use the journal
9. Produce trial balances
Joining your course
Delivered online
If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code ONL/146311/P/FF.