Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping (Full time)

This is a Level 2 qualification suitable for school leavers and will help students to develop a strong foundation of the bookkeeping knowledge and skills needed to work in accountancy and finance or to go on to study higher-level bookkeeping or accountancy. 

Students completing this qualification will be able to carry out typical bookkeeping transactions and tasks with confidence. They will also gain an understanding of how typical tasks are automated through use of accounting software.

AAT offers a bursary for anyone 16 years old or over. Check your eligibility here: https://www.aat.org.uk/qualifications-and-courses/fees-funding/bursary  

Skills and Education Group https://www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/foundation/ also provides grants which are designed to help overcome social barriers and allow those who wish to study to advance their skills in education.

You will need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 in Maths and a good standard of English at least Grade 3 (students can retake GCSE English alongside this programme).

You will be required to complete an interview prior to the course and AAT recommends that students use AAT Skillcheck to ensure that they’re ready to start on a particular qualification.  The AAT Skillcheck will also be completed during the Induction Week with teaching staff. 

If your course is free, please note this is subject to eligibility and funding criteria.

The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is to make sure that you have the bookkeeping skills needed for most finance roles.

You will study two mandatory units:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

You will develop practical accountancy skills in the double entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes. You will be able to check transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers, and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.  You will also cover more complex bookkeeping procedures, including dealing with VAT, reconciliation and trial balances, and develop an understanding of the relationship between accounting records.

This course will be delivered face to face on-site.

As part of your AAT course, you will have access to resource/text books to aid your revision.  

AAT offers a bursary for anyone 16 years old or over. Check your eligibility here: https://www.aat.org.uk/qualifications-and-courses/fees-funding/bursary  

Skills and Education Group https://www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/foundation/ also provides grants which are designed to help overcome social barriers and allow those who wish to study to advance their skills in education.

The qualification is assessed by two mandatory unit assessments and these are externally marked.

All assessments in this qualification:

• are set and marked by AAT (with the exception of RPL, which is marked by the training provider)
• are computer based
• are time limited
• are scheduled by training providers or assessment venues
• take place at approved training providers and assessment venues under controlled conditions

Successful completion could lead to progression to one of our other AAT courses.

The Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping can lead to employment in roles such as:

• Clerical Assistant
• Trainee Bookkeeper
• Accounts Clerk
• Finance Assistant
• Accounts Administrator

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk