AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2)
What is the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping?
The AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2 course will help you gain a comprehensive knowledge base of Bookkeeping skills and techniques, as well as teach you the necessary steps and procedures to become a recognised Bookkeeper.
This course follows on from the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping and contains more in-depth modules in double-entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, Trial Balance standard and more.
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Key features
- Delivery Method: Online & Books
- Exam: Available via Awarding Body
- Tutor Support Included
- Course Access: 12 months
- Fully accredited course materials
- Includes Study Guide for Each Module
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Key features
- Delivery Method: Online & Books
- Exam: Available via Awarding Body
- Tutor Support Included
- Course Access: 12 months
- Fully accredited course materials
- Includes Study Guide for Each Module
Course Details
Is the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping right for me?
The Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping is the perfect follow-on course from the Access Award in Bookkeeping. It will also be beneficial for those with some understanding of Bookkeeping but need to further their knowledge or support that knowledge with an accreditation.
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This course would also benefit you if you’re:
- Looking to back-up your experience in bookkeeping with a recognised certification
- Wanting to work in a finance department
- Self-employed and looking to do your own bookkeeping
AAT
A globally-recognised organisation, AAT works across the world with around 130,000 members in more than 100 countries. AAT members are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world, including students, people already working in accountancy, and self-employed business owners.
How could the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification advance my career?
The Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping course will provide you with the key concepts and techniques required to function within entry-level Bookkeeping roles.
Further progression onto our AAT Advanced Diploma in Bookkeeping is an option for those looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of Bookkeeping, and to advance into more senior job roles.
The skills developed throughout this course could help you move into the following Bookkeeping careers:
- Clerical Assistant
- Trainee Bookkeeper
- Accounts Clerk
- Finance Assistant
- Accounts Administrator
What can I expect from a job in Bookkeeping?
As a Bookkeeper, you’ll be responsible for a few different areas of the business, including:
- Processing and validating incoming payments
- Resolving discrepancies
- Providing general filing and clerical assistance
- Making, tracking and reporting deposits
- Creating audits and verifying accuracy
- Reconciling errors
Salaries range by industry, sector and role, however, industry averages are between £15,000 and £35,000 a year at this level.
Why should I study the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Course with e-Careers?
If you’re looking to progress further into Bookkeeping and become accredited by an award-winning company, e-Careers is the ideal choice for you!
Benefits include:
- AAT subscription fee worth £48 included in the cost
- Train with an industry-recognised training provider
- Join the AAT within two weeks of starting this course and benefit from additional material and practice exams
- Ongoing tutor support included
Contact us today to enrol onto this AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping course and kick-start your career in Bookkeeping!
AAT Syllabus
The AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2) delivers the skills and knowledge to manage books effectively. Topics covered include manual double-entry bookkeeping and associated documents and processes (up to Trial Balance standard), giving delegates a firm knowledge of bookkeeping procedures. This course will help you work towards a career in Bookkeeping, or to work towards becoming an independent Bookkeeper.
Module Outline
This course comprises two key topics, covering 12 modules:
Processing Bookkeeping transactions
- Double-entry bookkeeping skills
- Using business documents
- Applying discounts and VAT
- Processing customer and supplier transactions
- Processing receipts and payments
- Using a cashbook and petty cashbook
- Extracting a trial balance
Bookkeeping Controls
- Using controls in a bookkeeping system
- Using and reconciling control accounts
- Using the journal and suspense account
- Correcting errors in the system
- Reconciling the bank
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