AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping provides accounting and record-keeping fundamentals to help you manage financial transactions accurately and produce essential accounting records. The course is divided into two units designed to build your knowledge step-by-step.

1. Introduction to Bookkeeping

This foundational unit introduces bookkeeping principles, covering both manual and digital systems. You'll gain the skills to manage financial transactions confidently.

Learning outcomes:

• Set up bookkeeping systems
• Process customer transactions
• Process supplier transactions
• Record receipts and payments
• Post transactions into ledger accounts

2. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

Building on the basics, this unit focuses on control accounts, journals, and bank reconciliations. You'll learn to maintain accurate records and produce key financial statements.

Learning outcomes:

• Use control accounts effectively
• Reconcile bank statements with the cash book
• Record entries in journals
• Produce trial balances

Once you've completed the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, you'll have a solid foundation in bookkeeping skills that employers value. This qualification sets you up for the next stage of your finance career. With AAT Level 2, you could apply for positions such as:

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

With this industry-recognised certification, you can also confidently move on to more advanced finance qualifications such as:

• AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
• Other AAT qualifications
• Other bookkeeping or accounting qualifications

Most learners complete the AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Certificate within 3 to 4 months, depending on their study pace. You'll have 12 months of course access, allowing you to study at your own speed and balance learning with other commitments.

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping requires you to pass two computer-based assessments before you receive your qualification. These exams are straightforward and designed to check your understanding of the course content.

Exam Details

Introduction to Bookkeeping: 90 minutes

Principles of Bookkeeping Controls: 90 minutes

Once you've completed your exams, the raw marks per exam are converted into a percentage and weighted according to the unit assessment within the qualification, providing an overall grade. You must achieve a pass mark to complete the course and receive your AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Passing Scores:

• Distinction: 90–100%
• Merit: 80–89%
• Pass: 70–79%
• Unclassified: 0–69% (or failure to pass one or both assessments)

You can take these exams through remote invigilation or in AAT-approved test centres. To sit the exams, you must become an AAT member, with student membership and exam fees separate from the course price.

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping offers flexible learning options to suit your preferred learning style and needs.

You'll have 24/7 access to the course materials online via our industry-leading eLearning platform from any device. You'll also benefit from tutor-led live sessions, revision sessions, and lectures that guide you through the course materials and key topics.

To support your learning further, we’ll also provide you with Kaplan textbooks delivered to your door.

At e-Careers, we make sure you have everything you need to complete and pass your AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. You'll have access to exam preparation support from our expert tutors, comprehensive resources, and learning materials, so you're assisted at every step of your learning journey.

Our Level 2 Bookkeeping course includes:

• Live Online Classes – Weekly tutor-led sessions to support your studies and exam preparation, with recordings available to revisit anytime
• Industry-Leading eLearning – Access our interactive platform at your own pace, whenever and wherever you choose
• Hardcopy Textbooks – Kaplan textbooks delivered to your door for an additional learning resource
• Study Resources – Digital materials, including PDF notes, workbooks, mock exams, and slides
• Sage Course and Software Access – Complimentary 3-month access to Sage software, giving you practical experience in accounting systems
• Tutor Support – Get help from AAT award-winning tutors to ensure you stay on track and understand every concept
• Comprehensive Training – High-quality content and AAT-accredited materials designed to help you master bookkeeping fundamentals

• 0% Finance available – Spread the cost with flexible plans
• Price-match guarantee.
• Choose a plan that suits your budget and start immediately.
• Note: AAT Student Membership and exam fees are separate from the course price

You may be eligible for exemptions from parts of the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping if you already hold relevant finance or accounting qualifications. Contact our course specialists to discuss your previous qualifications and find out whether you can fast-track your learning.