AAT Level 2 Certificate Bookkeeping

This is a course for those seeking an intermediate qualification in the practical use of computerised accounts.

What will I study?

On completion of this course and in order to pass the exam, you should be able to demonstrate competence in all of the following tasks using Sage line 50 Financial Controller:

1. Create accounts and edit details of records; i.e. add new accounts and amend details in the purchase, sales and nominal ledger.

2. Process accounting information; i.e. sales & purchase ledger (invoices, credit notes), allocate customer & supplier payments some involving discounts, process transfer between bank and cash accounts, process nominal journal entries, process a wages journal, calculate and reconcile batch totals, use several VAT rates.

3. Produce customer invoices from given data as well as customer statements.

4. Produce remittance advice for suppliers.

5. Select and print accounting reports for mangement purposes;Purchase and Sales day books summaries,Aged debtor and creditor analysis,Trial balance,supplier and customer activity,supplier and customer detail reports,nominal ledger account reports.

How will I be assessed?

There will be a 2 hour externally set and marked test at the end of the course which will take the form of a case study in which it is assumed the learner is working in an accounts department using a computerised accounting program. The test will be graded Pass or First Class Pass for successful candidates.

What qualifications could I achieve?

A Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounts - City & Guilds qualification no.: 8989-02; * QCA accreditation number: 500/4292/0; - ** Total QCF credit value: 4 for this unit, i.e. it is recommended you spend a minimum of 40 hours of your own time to learn this unit.

This Award covers learning outcomes of Level 2 & 3 NVQ in Accounting units 1,2,3,5 & 21. Please note City & Guilds awards and qualifications are recognised in many other countries.

The accounting software used at Barnet College is Sage line 50 Financial Controller and candidates will be gaining valuable "hands on" experience in using this program.

People who have recently benefitted from this course here at Barnet College have included: * People returning to studies after a short / long career break and who have gained level 1, * People seeking a career change; job seekers, * Self-employed and business owners wanting to familiarise themselves with computerised accounts, * Students wanting to expand their skills in this area and follow on from manual Book-keeping, * Anyone wanting to use it as part of their Continuing Professional Development.

There are no formal entry requirements but we recommend the following: Some intermediate IT & keyboard skills, familiarity with MS Windows filing system, a positive attitude towards the use of computers for learning purposes, adequate numeracy and literacy skills.

Further accounting studies at Level 3.

Candidates will gain practical experience often required in job roles such as Accounts/Finance clerks, Accounting technicians, etc.