Launch your career in finance with the industry-standard qualification in foundational bookkeeping.
The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is your gateway to gaining skills in fundamental financial principles.
Whether you are looking to start a brand-new career in finance, manage accounts for your own business, or elevate your professional expertise, this self-paced online course provides a robust foundation.
Jobs available for a Bookkeeper
- Accounts Senior
- Bookkeeper
- Credit Controller
- Sales/Purchase Ledger Clerk
In these roles, you could expect to earn on average more than £25,000 per year. (Source: National Career Service)
Study Options
You can choose one of the study options that is most suitable to ensure your study does not hamper your other commitments.
Classroom Based
We offer evening, Weekend, and Daytime sessions for AAT Bookkeeping courses from the London campus.
Online Distance Learning
Self-study with Study Material and access to Online Study Material through the Virtual Learning Campus (VLC) for students throughout the UK & internationally. Therefore, Distance Learning is best if you cannot commit to regular hours and if you want to study at your own pace. Click Here to find out more about how the Distance Learning Course works.
The Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping covers the following areas:
1. Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
| Learning outcomes |
Weighting |
| Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems |
20% |
| Process customer transactions |
20% |
| Process supplier transactions |
20% |
| Process receipts and payments |
20% |
| Process transactions into the ledger accounts |
20% |
| Total |
100% |
2. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls (POBC)
| Learning outcomes |
Weighting |
| Use control accounts |
25% |
| Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book |
25% |
| Use the journal |
25% |
| Produce trial balances |
25% |
| Total |
100% |
Click Here to download the detailed AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping Qualification Specification
A student completing AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification will develop the underpinning skills required in all accountancy and finance roles.
You will use bookkeeping skills to confidently perform accounting transactions and understand how to process financial information in accordance with set procedures and schedules.
You will be awarded with AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) once you have passed all two exams.
Next steps after qualifying
You will be awarded an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) once you have passed all the exams. Once you also completed the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), you will be eligible for Certified Bookkeeper Status. It gives you greater recognition and professional approval.
Once you’ve achieved the full AAT Bookkeeping Qualification (both Level 2 and Level 3), you’ll be able to:
- Apply for AATQB Status
- Progress to chartered accountancy (gaining generous exemptions)
- Become your own boss by offering Bookkeeping services to businesses
- Progress to university to gain further academic accreditation
- Work overseas with this internationally recognised qualification
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AAT Registration Fees and Assessment fees are not included in the Course Fee.
Payment Options
You may choose any of the following options to pay for your course
By Debit/Credit Card: You can pay in full on our website using the Enrol Online option. You may be eligible to claim a free Tablet PC (Eligibility Criteria Applies, Find More Here)
Flexible Payment Option: You may consider paying your course fees over 6/12 equal monthly instalments/payment plan by paying an initial payment of 30% of Course Fees. The second payment will start from the 1st of the month after the initial/first payment. The Total Amount payable under the payment plan(s) will be shown during checkout.
Employer Funded: If your current employer is likely to fund the Course, please send us your employer details (Name, Address, email address, Telephone, and Contact Person), and we will send a Customised Course proposal to ensure a smooth enrolment experience. An invoice for the Employer can also be raised if required. (Find More Here)
If you have further questions about the course, please complete the “Get Course Information Kit” form.
On completion, you should receive an email with the updated course information & available Course start dates. One of our course advisors will also be in touch to check whether you require any further support.
Additional Fees:
AAT Registration Fees – Payable to AAT within 4 weeks of enrolment.
- Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping - One-off registration fee - £73
AAT Fees are subject to change; please check on the AAT website for current fees. All fees are correct at the time of publication. You can also add the AAT registration fee during checkout, which includes a small admin processing fee. When you add the Registration fee, we pay & process registration directly to AAT on your behalf.
Exam Fees are not included in the course fee; please Click Here to find the current exam fees. You may consider adding an exam package during checkout, which can work out cheaper as a package.
The course fee for AAT bookkeeping courses varies on the study method chosen. You can pay for the course fees in the following ways
- Self Funded
- Employer Funded
- Private Education Loan
In addition to the tuition fee, students will need to register with AAT and pay the registration fee to AAT and exam fees to the exam centre.
Please note, for AAT Distance Learning courses, if books have to be delivered overseas, then the student has to pay the Customs Excise and Duty to the relevant authority in addition to the Overseas delivery charge.
