Short courses
These 2 entry-level qualifications give you the skills to become a bookkeeper, and you’ll gain an industry-recognised qualification. Plus, you’ll have the option to move onto the full AAT qualification with exemptions when you finish.
You don’t need any previous accounting experience or qualifications to start studying the AAT short qualifications, just a willingness to learn. It’s ideal if you’re a school or university leaver, or thinking of changing career, and want to try AAT without making a commitment to the full qualification.
We offer two different short qualifications. If you take and pass both qualifications, you can become a Professional AAT Bookkeeper (AATQB).
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping gives you the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles.
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping will give you enhanced skills and expertise in bookkeeping activities, critical for the smooth and efficient running of all finance departments
You may be eligible for an apprenticeship through your employer, depending on your circumstances.
An introduction to double-entry bookkeeping systems and ledger accounting. You’ll learn how to record day-to-day financial transactions within the ledger accounts. You will also learn about more complex bookkeeping procedures such as control accounts, bank reconciliation, payroll, dealing with errors, and the purpose of using the journal. Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping takes around 3-6 months to complete.
You’ll learn how to apply the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping, acquisition and disposals of non-current assets. You’ll also examine and apply VAT legislation requirements, calculate VAT, review and verify Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT returns, understand principles of payroll, and study the implications of errors, late filing and payment, and how to report VAT related information. Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping takes around 6 months to complete.
Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
You can take your exams at any time as they are on demand. It is important you aim to book your exam as soon as you intend to finish your course. We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment as this could disrupt your study plans. Please note, you’ll need to book your exams separately. All assessments on this level are computer-based exams (CBE).
You’ll be awarded a grade (pass, merit, or distinction) based on how you perform across the qualification. Unit and synoptic assessments are not awarded grades individually, but the marks achieved in all assessments contribute to your overall grade for the qualification.
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Short courses Overview This level will suit you if you want to develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy. This
Short courses Overview These 2 entry-level qualifications give you the skills to become a bookkeeper, and you’ll gain an industry-recognised qualification. Plus, you’ll have the
Short courses Overview These 2 entry-level qualifications give you the skills to become a bookkeeper, and you’ll gain an industry-recognised qualification. Plus, you’ll have the
