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AAT L2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (On Campus)
Level 2
Gloucester
Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
Gain the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles.
Topics covered include:
Introduction to bookkeeping
Students studying this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes while gaining an understanding that digital accounting systems are automating some of the stages in the process.
You will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.
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 will 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.
Please note the AAT registration fees (approx. £66) and the cost of text books (approx. £27) are in addition to the tuition fees.
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This qualification is aimed at those aged 19 (as at 31st August of the academic year you are applying for) or above who enjoy working with figures and are literate and numerate.
Applicants will require a GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English.
All applicants will be required to complete a short assessment form to ensure the correct level of study.
You may be entitled to access this course for free if you are in receipt of certain benefits or on a low wage. -
Successful completion of this qualification will provide a solid grounding to progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping or Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
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Studying for a business qualification gives you transferable skills that are desired by many industries and professions. You can go on to train as an accountant, manager, marketer, events coordinator or business administrator, and even develop the crucial skills needed to run your own business.
You’ll find that our range of business pathways allow you to explore and learn about a variety of business skills, before choosing a specialist area to suit your interests and future career goals. If you’re interested in events management, human resources, management, marketing, retail or social media, we have a business pathway to suit.
Gloucestershire College is connected to a number of businesses and throughout the year you will get the chance to see how real businesses operate. Previous work-related activities have included trips to Amazon and Sky headquarters and business planning with RBS.
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