AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2)

Is the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping suitable for me?

The Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping is the perfect follow-on course from the Access Award in Bookkeeping. It will also benefit 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.

What jobs can I apply for after my AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping training?

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 wanting to advance their careers into more senior job roles.

The skills developed throughout this course could help you move into the following Bookkeeping careers:

•    Clerical Assistant - £17K
•    Trainee Bookkeeper - £17k
•    Accounts Clerk - £19k
•    Finance Assistant - £21k
•    Accounts Administrator - £20k

(Source: Payscale)

What can I expect from a career in Bookkeeping?

As a Bookkeeper you’ll be responsible for a few different areas of the business, including:

•    Recording transactions (income and outgoings)
•    Processing payments
•    Conducting daily banking activities
•    Producing various financial reports
•    Reconciling reports to third-party records such as bank statements.

Salaries range by industry, sector and role, however, industry averages of a Senior Bookkeeper are between £16,000 and £32,000 a year, with a UK average of £27,000 a year.  

AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Syllabus

• AAT Level 2 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.
• AAT Level 3 in Accounting – Advanced Bookkeeping assessment.
• AAT Level 4 in Accounting – Not applicable.
• AAT Levels 2 & 3 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.
• AAT Levels 3 & 4 in Accounting – Advanced Bookkeeping assessment.
• AAT Levels 2, 3, & 4 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.

The AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2) delivers the skills and knowledge to manage books effectively. This course will help you work towards a career in Bookkeeping, or to work towards becoming an independent Bookkeeper. 

Learning Outcome

•    Manual double-entry bookkeeping
•    Associated documents and processes, such as Trial Balance standard.
•    Bookkeeping procedures. 

Syllabus

This course comprises two units, covering 12 modules:  

Unit 1 - 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

Unit 2 - 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

AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Assessment Details

You must successfully pass 2 unit assessments to achieve this qualification. AAT require you to register as a student member within 14 days of your course start date. This registration allows you to sit your assessments and take advantage of the support and resources available. The assessment fees are not included in the cost of the course.

What is the TOTUM PRO Card?

The TOTUM PRO Card is the replacement of the old NUS card, which offers discounts in a wide range of shops and websites, helping you get money off food, holidays and flights, clothes, make-up gym memberships and much more. TOTUM PRO card is aimed at professional learners, giving you access to exclusive discounts.

Where can you use your TOTUM PRO Card?

The TOTUM PRO Card offers a range of discounts across a wide range of shops and websites. The list below provides a sample of the places you can receive discounts from. Click here to review the full list of shops and websites.

How to get your card

To receive your TOTUM PRO Card all you need to do is enrol and pay for an eligible course (see the full list, below) and we’ll send you an email confirmation, acknowledging your eligibility for the TOTUM PRO Card. After your 14-day cooling-off period has passed, we’ll send you an email confirming that your TOTUM PRO card access is now live, and you’ll be able to use the TOTUM PRO card widget in your ‘My Account’ section on our website, to order your card.

Is there a cost?

The TOTUM PRO Card is available in a range of membership options, including:

•    1 year £14.99
•    2 years £24.99
•    3 years £34.99