AAT Level 2 Certificate In Bookkeeping - ELearning

Since the pandemic, we've really embraced online learning. We know that study habits have changed, and more and more people are taking advantage of the convenience of studying online.

Our online courses are perfect for helping you to improve knowledge, boost your CV, and progress your career. You can choose from an excellent range of subjects such as accounting, leadership, and care-related courses.

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Please note that some of the Level 2 and 3 courses may be fully funded if you do not already hold a full level 3 qualification or if you are unemployed or earn under the low income threshold of £25,000 (annual gross salary). (subject to postcode check)

For more information on eligibility please contact us: Email: ELearning@escg.ac.uk Tel: 030 300 38368

Site

Workplace/Other

Level

Level 2

Course Type

Adult

Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends Days Standard Fee
enquire apply 60984-01 11/11/24 11/05/25 Various Throughout Year £650

What will I study?

KEY COURSE DETAILS

  • Study method: online study
  • Course length: 6 months
  • Recommended study per week: 5 hours

The Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping provides an entry point for anyone wishing to start a career in accountancy or finance. It may also support career progression for those already in employment by formally recognising their skills in manual bookkeeping.

Manual bookkeeping underpins all accountancy and finance roles. Studying this qualification will help students to develop a strong foundation of bookkeeping knowledge and skills needed to work in accountancy and finance or to go on to study higher-level bookkeeping or accountancy. Students completing this qualification will be able to confidently carry out typical bookkeeping transactions and tasks. Students will also gain an understanding of how typical tasks are automated through use of accounting software.

This qualification is suitable for:

  • those already working in finance,
  • those returning to work after a break
  • or those wishing to change career.

The qualification is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. It also offers progression for students who have started studying accountancy and bookkeeping with AAT.

Students who wish to build their practical skills quickly should choose the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. This qualification allows students to develop specialised skills or to gain recognition for the skills that they already have.

Studying this qualification will give students confidence in manual bookkeeping, with an understanding of how tasks are automated through use of accounting software. This may support them in entering employment or in improving their career prospects. The qualification may help students to enter a financial administration role, help them to gain a promotion or give them the skills to support the financial processes within their own business.

The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is to ensure that students have the solid bookkeeping skills necessary for most finance roles.

This qualification comprises two mandatory units (115 guided learning hours in total):

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

A student completing this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes. Students will be able to:

  • check transactions for accuracy,
  • make entries in appropriate books and ledgers, and
  • calculate sales invoices and credit notes.

They will also cover more complex level bookkeeping procedures, including:

  • dealing with VAT, reconciliation, and trial balances
  • developing their understanding of the relationship between the various accounting records.

This online course differs to a classroom course, as you will not be taught. Instead, you will study independently, and your progress will be monitored by the support tutor and admin team. The support tutor is available to contact if you have any questions or wish to have some additional tuition.

The learning materials and all unit assessments for this course is through an online platform (VLE). You will be required to complete 100% of the unit assessment questions by a set deadline and then revise and sit an AAT assessment (exam) at an approved AAT exam centre. This is the format for each unit of study.

The Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is delivered 100% via ELearning, so you do not need to attend classes in the College but have the flexibility to study at times to fit around your existing commitments.

You will be set a study plan with deadlines to submit your assignments and work towards the unit exams.

You will be required to travel to an Approved AAT Centre which is local to you to sit exam.

How will I be assessed?

Students must successfully achieve the two mandatory unit assessments and to achieve this qualification. The proportion of this qualification assessed by externally marked assessment is 100%.

All assessments in this qualification:

  • are set and marked by AAT
  • are computer based
  • are time-limited
  • are scheduled by training providers or assessment venues
  • take place at approved training providers and assessment venues under controlled conditions

Unit assessments are available to be scheduled on demand throughout the year.

What qualification will I achieve?

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

What can I do after completing this course?

The skills developed by studying this qualification will enable a student to seek employment with confidence and/or to progress to the next level of learning.

A student completing this qualification will develop the underpinning skills required in all accountancy and finance roles. They will use bookkeeping skills to confidently perform accounting transactions and understand how to process financial information in accordance with set procedures and schedules.

This qualification can lead to further study in bookkeeping or accountancy or to employment as:

  • a Clerical Assistant
  • a Trainee Bookkeeper
  • an Accounts Clerk
  • a Finance Assistant
  • an Accounts Administrator.

Are there any extra costs?

COURSE FEE^: £650 Funding options: Self-pay or fee waiver (if eligible}) ( Exams and AAT Membership included) (^ fees are subject to change)

FUNDING OPTIONS:

SELF-FUNDING

Staged Payments – for courses of over 12 weeks and £200, students can pay in 4 instalments of, the first taken as a deposit on enrolment (via BACS or Debit/Credit Card).

FEE WAIVER

Unemployed and low wage waivers

  • Students who are unemployed and receipt of certain benefits, or students who are employed/self-employed and earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary, may be eligible for a waiver of tuition and/or exam fees (subject to postcode check).

Additional Info

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Cooling-off period

East Sussex College offer a 14-day cooling-off period for this course. This period allows you to evaluate the course and online study method, while also giving the college a chance to assess your suitability, in particular whether you can produce work to meet the academic standards.

Your cooling-off period commences from day one, inclusive of both weekdays and weekends, spanning a total of 14 days. Should the 14th day occur over a weekend, any notification of withdrawal received via email on or before this date will be honoured within the non-liability timeframe.

If you take out an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your fees, then this will be activated 14 days from the course start date stated in your learning and funding letter.

If you wish to withdraw, you must cancel your enrolment by notifying the Administration Team in writing (by e-mail) prior to day 14 and you will owe nothing. After 14 days, you will owe the full course fee plus an administration charge, in line with the ESCG Tuition Fee Policy https://www.escg.ac.uk/docs/policies/tuition-fee-policy/