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AAT level 2 foundation certificate in Bookkeeping
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Study method
Online + live classes
Course format
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Duration
64 hours · Part-time
Qualification
AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping - Level 2
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CPD
32 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • AAT Level 2 - Free
Assessment details
  • AAT Level 2 - £96
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  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card included in price
  • Job guarantee programme is included in this course
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AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Are you considering a career in finance but have little or no prior knowledge of accounting? Are you hesitant to commit to an expensive course without knowing if it’s the right fit for you?

Our AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping is the perfect starting point. Designed specifically for beginners, this course offers a practical, flexible, and affordable way to gain essential accountancy skills—without the risk of a large upfront investment.

Our AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping is perfect for beginners with no prior accounting experience. The course covers the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial documents, and digital accounting systems, while developing practical skills such as recording transactions, maintaining ledgers, and preparing invoices.

With live online classes, expert tutor support, and on-demand recorded lectures, you can study at your own pace. This qualification is an ideal starting point for a career in accountancy, leading to roles like Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Finance Administrator.

Please note: AAT registration and exam fees are paid directly to AAT and are not included in the course fee.



Qualification

AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping - Level 2

Regulated by Ofqual
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Assessment details

AAT Level 2

£96

In order to sit for the exam a there is a booking fee of £96.

CPD

32 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping

If you're looking to become a professional bookkeeper, the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping is the ideal starting point. This beginner-level qualification equips you with the essential bookkeeping skills and knowledge needed to manage financial records confidently and accurately. It provides a solid foundation in manual double-entry bookkeeping, from basic principles to trial balance, and is perfect for anyone starting a career in the accounting or finance industry.

What You Will Learn – AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Modules

1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
Gain a strong understanding of fundamental bookkeeping processes, including:

  • The principles of double-entry bookkeeping

  • Books of prime entry and coding systems

  • Trade, bulk, and settlement discounts

  • Creating and processing customer and supplier invoices and credit notes

  • Totalling and balancing a three-column analysed cash book

  • Managing and reconciling petty cash transactions

  • Posting ledger transactions and extracting a trial balance

2. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
This unit builds on your core skills by introducing control accounts and banking processes:

  • The purpose and function of control accounts and journals

  • How to maintain and use control accounts effectively

  • Bank reconciliation techniques

  • Overview of banking systems and services

  • Storage and retention requirements for banking documents

By completing the AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping course, you’ll gain job-ready skills that employers value, and open up opportunities to progress to AAT Level 3 or pursue roles such as Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Administrator.

Please note: AAT registration and exam fees are payable directly to AAT and are not included in the course fee.



Who is this course for?

AAT Level 2 is ideal for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Accounting and Finance sector.

Requirements

AAT Level 2 has no entry requirements

Career path

This qualification is highly valued by employers and is an essential first step toward a successful accountancy career.

  • Bookkeeper
  • Sales Ledger Clerk
  • Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Finance Assistant

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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