AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2

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

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping provides an entry point for anyone wishing to start a career in accountancy or finance or is looking to run their own business. It may also support career progression for those already in employment by formally recognising their skills in manual bookkeeping.

The qualification is composed of two mandatory units, assessed in two end-of-unit assessments:

What will I need to study?

With this qualification there’s no need for any prior knowledge or qualifications.  No experience is necessary other than a good level of maths and English.

Progression

Once this stage is completed, you can continue to the AAT Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) for the full accounting qualification. Alternatively, if you wish to only specialise in bookkeeping, you can progress onto the AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 3)

Employment

The skills developed by studying this qualification will enable a student to seek employment with confidence, and/or to progress to the next level of learning.

A student completing this qualification will develop the underpinning skills required in all accountancy and finance roles. They will use bookkeeping skills to confidently perform accounting transactions and understand how to process financial information in accordance with set procedures and schedules. The AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping can lead to further study in bookkeeping or accountancy, or to employment as: