AAT Bundle: Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Q2022)

AAT Bundle: Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Q2022)

Key Points

• Start or advance your bookkeeping career
• Learn about preparing financial statements and tax processes for business 
• Achieve internationally recognised AAT qualifications
• Take on more responsibilities in your role
• 100% online study

About Your AAT Bundle

This bookkeeping bundle is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in bookkeeping or climb the ladder to roles like Senior Bookkeeper or Ledger Manager.

The materials are designed to equip you with the essential skills employers are looking for. So you will cover everything that will help you to better manage business accounts, maintain accurate financial records and manage indirect tax.

You’ll begin with the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping which focuses on building your foundation knowledge. This will allow you to enter the job market as a Bookkeeper while completing the Level 3 portion of your studies.

When you reach the Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping, your skillset will be expanded to include double-entry bookkeeping and financial statements.

Once qualified, you’ll be eligible for AAT Bookkeeper (AATQB) status, so you can work as a Freelance Bookkeeper. This qualification will also position you perfectly for bookkeeping jobs like a Finance Officer, in-house Bookkeeper or an Audit Trainee.

Your 10 Step AAT Learner Journey

Your Career with AAT

Once you achieve the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3 you should aim to apply for Accounts Clerk, Account Manager, or Bookkeeper roles with salaries ranging from £20,000 - £29,000 per year.

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Getting Started

This vocational online course bundle will give you the knowledge and qualifications you need to progress your career in bookkeeping.

Both courses are accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). In collaboration with industry leaders and professionals, the online courses give you advanced knowledge and skills based on real world financial contexts.

As a fully online college, there is no need for you to attend classes. You can structure your learning around your circumstances and set your own timetable.

Besides your exams, there are no deadlines. This allows you to work through the course materials quickly, reaching your qualification sooner than you would in a structured classroom setting.

Take your bookkeeping skills to the next level and position yourself as a highly employable candidate in the financial sector.

Additional Fees

As part of your studies, you will need to register with the AAT. You can complete this quickly and easily with the AAT by clicking here.

All computer-based examinations are completed at an AAT-approved external exam centre. You will discuss this further with your dedicated tutor during your studies, but unit computer-based exams will cost approximately £90-£120 per exam depending on the exam centre that you choose and are not included in the course fees.

AAT Remote Invigilation

AAT remote invigilation for Q2022 which was due to be phased in from September 2023 has now been placed on hold by AAT for the foreseeable future –  when we receive notification that these become available we will update our website.

Modules

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping Modules

This course comprises of 2 mandatory units.

Unit 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems
• Process customer transactions
• Process supplier transactions
• Process receipts and payments
• Process transactions into the ledger accounts

Unit 2: Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Use control accounts
• Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book
• Use the journal
• Produce trial balances

AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping Modules

This course comprises of 2 compulsory units.

Unit 1: Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand the accounting principles underlying final accounts preparation
• Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping
• Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
• Prepare and record depreciation calculations
• Produce and extend the trial balance
• Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
• Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios
• Prepare accounting records from incomplete information

Unit 2: Tax Processes for Business

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand and apply VAT legislation requirements
• Calculate VAT
• Review and verify VAT returns
• Understand principles of payroll
• Report information within the organisation

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, it is open to all.

Minimum Age restriction

You must be aged 16 or above to enrol on this course.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 9-12 months.

Assessment requirements

All units in each qualification will be assessed by AAT Official CBE's (Computer Based Exams).

Exams required

Learners will undergo 5 exams, which will need to be paid for separately as they are not included as part of the course fee. Each exam costs approximately £90/£120.

Is Membership Required?

 

Membership is required and must be paid by the learner separately. Please see additional requirements for the exact fee.

Additional requirements

You will need a computer or laptop to study the course, and you must secure AAT Membership within 4 weeks of starting the course. Please note that the AAT Membership fee of £90 is not included in the course fee. If you are unsure of what level of qualification is best for you, then take the AAT Skillcheck (link to https://www.aat.org.uk/qualifications-and-courses/skillcheck) Test to find out.

Certification Timeframe

It can take approximately 6 months for your certification to be delivered, but all queries must be directed to AAT student services.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before the final unit will be available.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

When studying for an AAT qualification, your knowledge and skills will be tested via computer-based assessments (CBAs). These are administered by AAT training providers or assessment centres and run entirely on PCs or laptops.

Computer-Based Assessments 

AAT’s computer-based assessments are marked in one of three ways:

• Wholly computer marked, and so results will be available automatically
• Partially computer marked and partially human marked, and so results will be available within six weeks
• Wholly human marked, and so results will be available within six weeks

When are you assessed?

You will sit assessments when you are ready, as agreed with your training provider. You will need to check with your training provider as to the availability and schedule for completing your assessments.

AAT Remote Invigilation

AAT remote invigilation for Q2022 will be a phased rollout from September 2023.

Fees

Computer-based exams are taken under invigilated conditions at an AAT approved external exam centre. You will discuss this further with your dedicated tutor during your studies, but unit computer-based exams cost approximately £90-£120 per exam and are not included in your course fees.

AAT

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded:

• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Qualification Number: 603/6343/5)
• AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Qualification Number: 603/6344/7)

AAT works across the globe with around 140,000 members in more than 90 countries. Their members, including students, are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world.

AAT members are ambitious, focused accounting professionals. Many of AAT members occupy senior, well-rewarded positions with thousands of employers – from blue-chip corporate giants to public sector institutions.

AAT qualifications are universally respected and internationally recognised. Organisations hire AAT qualified members for their knowledge, skills, diligence and enthusiasm, because AAT represents the highest standards of professionalism. In short, an AAT qualification is a route to some of the most in-demand skills in the world, and provides their students and members with a professional status to be proud of.

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a world-renowned professional body of accountants with members across 90 countries. As such it is one of the most widely regarded and respected accounting bodies in the world.

Whether you have a small business or want to further your accounting or bookkeeping career, gaining an AAT accredited qualification will give you the skills you need to achieve your goal.

AAT accredited qualifications are also internationally recognised, opening career opportunities around the world, and allowing you to expand your financial horizons in diverse and exciting new ways.

Once you achieve the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping you should aim to apply for Accounts Clerk, Account Manager, or Bookkeeper roles with salaries ranging from £20,000 - £29,000 per year.