AAT Bookkeeping Certificate Level 2

Gain your AAT Bookkeeping qualifications with Eastern Education Group in Haverhill

AAT Bookkeeping Certificate Level 2 - Haverhill

About the course

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, awarded in conjunction with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). This qualification is intended for those either working or aspiring to work, in a bookkeeping position to gain an understanding of the processing role. The course is delivered by an experienced, supportive team of qualified and experienced staff at the Haverhill Learning Centre.

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 AAT website to determine which level qualification is most suitable for you: visit www.aat.org.uk and type skills check in the search bar

Overall, useful strengths for accounting include:

confidence with numbers; time management; attention to detail; an ability to problem solve.

You will need to complete an enrolment form in the centre before the course begins, we can help you with this and it won't take long (approx 10 mins) we just ask that you bring proof of ID and your national insurance number so that we can reserve you a space on the class. Please note that we do reserve the right to withdraw the offer of a place if the enrolment form is not completed ahead of the course.

What you'll learn (core modules)

The course covers the following two modules:

1. 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

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

1. 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:

1. • 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 at the Haverhill Learning Centre. Successful students may wish to progress to the AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Certificate or Accounting diploma.

Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)

In the classroom at The Haverhill Learning Centre, 32, High Street, Haverhill CB9 8AR. This course is scheduled to start 14 April 2026 and run for 1 full year.

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 £420. However, there is funding available to students that meet criteria such as: earnings below £25,750 gross per annum (£30,491 if living within CPCA area) or in receipt of certain benefits.

Please be aware that you are also required to register with AAT - the current fee is £70. 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.

If you need help with funding, please feel free to send in your funding query to aatenquiries@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

I'm interested. What should I do now?

Please contact the centre to register your interest. Or book on Eventbrite, this is purely just to register your interest. We will go through payment and funding options with you in the centre.

Starting Tuesday 14 April 2026
18:00-21:00