AAT Accounting Courses (2022)

Overview
Why Choose US
Core Training Included
Practical Software Training
Face To Face Classroom
Career Outcomes
Progression Pathway
Corporate Training

Overview

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Duration : 3 months

Start Your Career in Accounting and Finance – No Experience Needed

🎓 Industry-Recognised AAT Qualification | 📚 Beginner Friendly | 🖥️ Flexible Learning Options

✅ No Previous Accounting Knowledge Required
✅ Recognised UK Bookkeeping Qualification
✅ Flexible Classroom & Online Learning
✅ Ideal for Career Starters, Career Changers & Business Owners

Why Choose US

Why Choose This Course?

  • 🎓 Industry-recognised AAT qualification
  • 📚 Designed specifically for beginners
  • 👨‍🏫 Tutor-led learning and support
  • 🖥️ Flexible classroom and online study options
  • 🏆 12+ years of training experience
  • 📖 Structured learning based on official AAT syllabus
  • 📈 Clear progression pathway into accounting and finance careers

👉 Build essential bookkeeping knowledge and gain confidence in accounting processes

Core Training Included

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping consists of two mandatory units:

  1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
  2. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

Each unit develops the knowledge and understanding needed to perform bookkeeping tasks accurately and efficiently within a business environment.


📘 Unit 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping

This unit introduces the core principles of bookkeeping and explains how financial transactions are recorded and processed within a business.

Students will develop an understanding of bookkeeping systems, accounting documents, double-entry bookkeeping principles, and ledger accounts.

The unit also explains how businesses record sales, purchases, receipts, and payments and how these transactions affect financial records.


Topics Covered

Topic Area

Key Topics Covered

Role of the Bookkeeper

Responsibilities of a bookkeeper and bookkeeping functions

Accounting Systems

Understanding manual and computerised bookkeeping systems

Source Documents

Invoices, receipts, credit notes and business documents

Customer Transactions

Recording sales invoices and customer receipts

Supplier Transactions

Recording purchase invoices and supplier payments

Cash Transactions

Recording cash receipts and payments

Double-Entry Bookkeeping

Debit and credit principles

Ledger Accounts

Posting transactions into ledger accounts

Trial Balance

Preparing and understanding trial balance


Knowledge and Skills Developed

By completing this unit, students will be able to:

  • Understand bookkeeping terminology and principles
  • Process customer and supplier transactions
  • Record receipts and payments accurately
  • Apply double-entry bookkeeping principles
  • Maintain ledger accounts
  • Produce trial balances

📗 Unit 2: Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

This unit focuses on bookkeeping accuracy and teaches students how organisations maintain and control financial records.

Students learn how to identify and correct bookkeeping errors, reconcile bank statements, use journals for adjustments, and understand bookkeeping control procedures.

The unit develops accuracy, attention to detail, and an understanding of how businesses monitor financial records.


Topics Covered

Topic Area

Key Topics Covered

Control Accounts

Receivables and payables control accounts

Bank Reconciliation

Reconciling bank statements with cash book

Journals

Journal entries and adjustments

Correction of Errors

Identifying and correcting bookkeeping errors

VAT

VAT control accounts

Trial Balance Adjustments

Producing adjusted trial balances


Knowledge and Skills Developed

By completing this unit, students will be able to:

  • Understand bookkeeping controls and procedures
  • Reconcile bank accounts accurately
  • Identify and correct bookkeeping errors
  • Use journals for adjustments
  • Understand VAT bookkeeping processes
  • Produce adjusted trial balances

 

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through computer-based exams.

Students can take exams at approved assessment centres.

Practical Software Training

Throughout the qualification, students will develop essential bookkeeping and accounting skills, including:

  • Recording financial transactions
  • Processing customer and supplier accounts
  • Maintaining ledger accounts
  • Recording receipts and payments
  • Preparing trial balances
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Understanding bookkeeping controls
  • Identifying and correcting errors
  • Understanding VAT bookkeeping procedures
  • Maintaining accurate financial records

These skills are widely used in finance and accounting roles across many industries.

Face To Face Classroom

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is an entry-level bookkeeping qualification designed for individuals who want to develop a strong foundation in bookkeeping and accounting principles. The course introduces students to the essential knowledge and practical understanding required to record financial transactions and maintain accurate bookkeeping records within a business environment.

This qualification is suitable for:

  • Beginners with no accounting or bookkeeping experience
  • Individuals looking to start a career in accounting or finance
  • Employees wanting to improve bookkeeping skills
  • Business owners managing their own accounts
  • Students progressing towards higher-level accounting qualifications

The course focuses on developing a clear understanding of how businesses record financial information and how bookkeeping systems operate in real organisations. Students learn how to process customer and supplier transactions, record receipts and payments, maintain ledger accounts, reconcile bank statements, correct bookkeeping errors, and prepare trial balances.

The qualification is awarded by Association of Accounting Technicians, one of the UK’s leading professional accounting bodies. The AAT qualification is recognised by employers across a wide range of industries and provides an excellent foundation for progression into accounting and finance careers.

Study Options

We offer flexible learning options to support different study needs:

  • Classroom-based learning
  • Online live tutor-led sessions
  • Flexible weekday and weekend classes

Students receive tutor guidance and support throughout the course.

Career Outcomes

After completing this qualification, students may progress into entry-level finance and bookkeeping roles such as:

  • Accounts Assistant
  • Finance Assistant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Administrator
  • Payroll Assistant
  • Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Sales Ledger Clerk
  • Finance Administrator

💷 Typical Entry-Level Salary: £20,000 – £30,000

Progression Pathway

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping provides progression opportunities into higher-level accounting qualifications and finance careers.

Progression Route

➡️ AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping
➡️ AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping or Accounting
➡️ AAT Level 4 Professional Accounting
➡️ Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Students can continue developing their accounting knowledge and work towards becoming qualified accounting professionals.

Corporate Training

We also provide customised bookkeeping and accounting training for businesses and organisations.

✅ On-site or online delivery
✅ Flexible scheduling
✅ Group employee training available

👉 Contact us for corporate training enquiries.