Bookkeeping - Level 2 Certificate

Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping course is an entry-level bookkeeping qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic bookkeeping principles and skills.

This course covers double entry bookkeeping to initial trial balance stage and includes sales ledger and purchase ledger. Two main units are included.

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

This course is for adults aged 19+ only. Learners must have achieved  a minimum of L1 in boh Maths and English.  An initial assessment and interview will be required for all applicants. 

There are two assessments.  They are both individual unit assessments:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping - 90 minutes computer-based exam
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls - 90 minutes computer-based exam

AAT membership fees for L2 Bookkeeping.  

• A one-off registration fee of £65, paid directly to AAT. This registration fee will give you access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years, and access to the study support resources, and enable you to sit the qualification assessments.

After successfully completing the Level 2 Certificaate in Bookkeeping, you can choose to study another of our Level 2  courses:

• Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (AAT)

Alternatively, you could choose to advance to one of our Level 3 AAT programmes including:

• Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (AAT)
• Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (AAT)

This course can lead to employment in a variety of Jobs including Trainee Bookkeeper, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Clerical Assistant