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AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping - Level 2
Overview
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.
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 those who have started studying accountancy and bookkeeping with AAT.
For further information on the AAT courses and qualifications, visit the AAT website.
Start dates and fees
Start Date
- Day group: January 2026
- Evening group: April 2026.
Costs
- £1,250
The course fee includes: tuition, access to the online learning platform, hard copy text books, and the first attempt at each exam.
The course fee can either be paid in full or in four instalments.
If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£312.50) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then need to be completed to enable the college to collect a further three payments of £312.50 bi-monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.
You will also need to purchase an AAT student membership at the appropriate level for your course. The membership fee lasts for the whole duration of the qualification. Please visit aat.org.uk for current membership fees and payment information.
Financial support
- Please get in touch to find out about the financial support that may be available to your to pay for course fees,
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What will I study?
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
- Principles of Costing
- The Business Environment.
Please note, these units are also available to study individually. Please contact
- Entry requirements
- GCSE English Language and Maths grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent).
If you don't have the entry requirements, we will assess your skills on a 1:1 basis and you may be required to complete an online assessment.
This course is for learners aged 19+ only. If you are aged 16-18 and wishing to pursue a career in accounting, please consider the Accounting and Business - Level 2/3 or an apprenticeship.
- Assessment
- External online assessment for each of the units taken on site.
- If you are an external student and want to sit an assessment on-campus, please email
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- Progression
- Careers
- Funding options
Please get in touch to find out about the financial support that may be available to your to pay for course fees,
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.