Book-Keeping Level 2 Certificate (AAT) – Online

The course is structured around 2 units

1: Introduction to Bookkeeping

This unit provides learners with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems. Learners will learn the basic principles of the double-entry bookkeeping system.

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

2: Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

This unit will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to explore control accounts, journals and reconciliations. Learners will develop the ability to prepare the value added tax (VAT) control accounts as well as the receivables and payable ledger accounts.

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

Please note: This is a fast paced course, with classes twice a week. The course will be delivered online. There will be a computer based exam at the end of each unit that will take place in a classroom at the Sutton centre. All learners must pay a one-off registration fee which is approximately £66.00. Please contact AAT directly for the current price that they charge as this is subject to change. This fee is paid to AAT directly by the learner and not to Sutton College. Your tutor will give you information about registering on the first day of the course. This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim 60333984)

Additional information

Please bring a pen, paper and a calculator to your session.

Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google classroom. The aim of the qualification is to further develop the introductory bookkeeping practices and processes studied at Level 1.

The course is designed to teach learners to develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes. Learners will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.

This course is Level 2.

1: You must have achieved the Bookkeeping Level 1 Award AAT qualification before you can be approved for the Bookkeeping Level 2 course.

2: You will need to have appropriate levels of English and Maths skills in order to produce assignments necessary for this course.

You must have achieved an English and Maths Level 1 qualification or above. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.

3: You must also be competent in the use of ICT in order to complete unit assignments and access course information provided online.

Make an application by the ‘Apply Now’ button and book a Course Approval session to ensure this course is suitable for you.

For your Course Approval session, you need to:

• Bring accepted ID in the form of either a UK passport or printout of your e-visa showing residency status
• Bring proof of benefit dated within the last 3 months or most recent payslip /tax return if claiming the concessionary fee
• Ensure you meet all previous educational requirements to attend this course
• Bring copies of previous exam certificates

By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.

For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk

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