About the course
This qualification is intended for those either working or aspiring to work, in a bookkeeping position to gain an understanding of the processing role. It is the progression route through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications for those with AAT Level 1 Access, or for those without the experience of double entry book keeping. The course is delivered by an experienced, supportive team of qualified and experienced staff at NCTC, Chatteris.
This course runs on a Tuesday evening 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
Please "APPLY ONLINE" as soon as possible to secure your place for the next academic year!
Entry requirements
Unlike other qualifications there are no entry requirements with AAT and you don't need relevant work experience. This means that this course is ideal if you are leaving school, returning to work or thinking about a change in career.
Please feel free to use the link below, which will help you determine which level qualification is most suitable for you:
Overall, useful strengths for accounting include:
- confidence with numbers,
- time management,
- attention to detail,
- an ability to problem solve.
Qualifications
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, awarded in conjunction with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
What you'll learn (core modules)
The course covers the following two modules:
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Introduction to Bookkeeping
This unit provides students with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. Students will learn the basic principles that underpin double-entry bookkeeping systems.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 50%.
Learning outcomes
- Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems.
- Process customer transactions.
- Process supplier transactions.
- Process receipts and payments.
- Process transactions into the ledger accounts.
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Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
This unit builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from studying Introduction to Bookkeeping and explores control accounts, journals and reconciliations. Students will develop the ability to prepare the value added tax (VAT) control accounts as well as the receivables and payables ledger accounts. They'll use the journal to record a variety of transactions, including the correction errors. Students will be able to redraft the initial trial balance, following adjustments.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 50%.
Learning outcomes:
- Use control accounts.
- Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book.
- Use the journal.
- Produce trial balances.
How will I be assessed?
Students must successfully complete two unit assessments to achieve this qualification. All assessments are computer based, time limited and are set and marked by the AAT. The assessments take place in person, either at NCTC, in Chatteris. Successful students may wish to progress to the AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Certificate or Accounting diploma.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
Face to face in the classroom at North Cambridgeshire Training Centre, Chatteris.
Where will this course take me?
Where will this course take me?
The jobs it can lead to are:
- Trainee bookkeeper
- Finance assistant
- Accounts administrator
- Clerical assistant
How much will it cost?
The course fee is £400. However, there is funding available to students that meet criteria such as: earnings below £20,319 gross per annum or are in receipt of certain benefits.
Please be aware that you are also required to register with AAT - the current fee is £66. Any re-sits of AAT exams are charged at rate of £80 per sitting.
Non-completion of the course (including the taking of examinations) or failure to attend 3 consecutive sessions without notification may result in a charge of £125.
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Days & times
Starting 03/09/2024
Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00