AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Online Only Option)

Course description

The AAT have over 130,000 members in more than 90 countries. These are either studying accountancy and finance or working within the industry. The AAT’s reputation and standing within the accounts industry means your qualifications will be instantly recognised by employers. This will in turn, depending on the level of qualification, open up employment opportunities, whether as an accounts assistant or senior accounts employee. You may have ambitions of running your own accounts business or working as a partner in an already established business. Whatever your ambition and dreams there will always be a demand for qualified people in the finance and accounts industry. As laws and legislation changes, the demand will only ever increase. Our fully tutor supported AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is the ideal starting point for those wishing to embark on a career in Bookkeeping and Accounts. This online package covers both the Introduction to Bookkeeping Unit and the Principles of Bookkeeping Controls Unit. Unit 1 – Introduction to Bookkeeping You will learn about manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. You will learn the basic principles that underpin the double-entry system and see how some processes are being automated. Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems Process customer transactions Process supplier transactions Process receipts and payments Process transactions into the ledger accounts Unit 2 – Principles of Bookkeeping Controls Builds on your knowledge and skills from Introduction to Bookkeeping, and explore control accounts, journals and reconciliations. You will go through the processes used in bookkeeping that verify and validate the entries. These processes help you understand the purpose of control accounts and associated reconciliations. You will also understand the use of the journal to the point of redrafting the trial balance, following initial adjustments. Use control accounts Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book Use the journal Produce trial balances Our fully online distance learning course provides an engaging online learning experience. You will receive access to innovative, motivating online learning content including a mix of interactive activities, online practice questions and exam guidance with instant feedback, to help you succeed. AAT Registration is included with this course. Exam fees will need to be paid directly to the testing centre at the time of booking.