Full-time applications for September 2026 will open on the 15th of October.
What can this course lead to?
The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Clerical Assistant, Trainee Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Finance Assistant and Accounts Administrator.
Students completing this Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping may wish to go on and complete the full Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting (2 modules) to allow them to progress onto Level 3 Accounting or Level 3 Bookkeeping. Please note that a Level 2 accounting qualification is required to move onto the Level 3 Accounting.
Who is it for?
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to bookkeeping principles and skills.This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.This course is often fully funded or partially funded for eligible learners, so the cost to you is reduced or free.
What is covered?
This short course, studied over four months, will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to manage books effectively – including double entry bookkeeping, and associated documents and processes, up to Trial Balance standard.On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.
This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers. You will study: Introduction to bookkeeping Principles of bookkeeping
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Previous knowledge of accounting or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential. You do require a good grasp of English (working at level 1).
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.
This course is assessed through a total of two computer-based exams, one taken at the end of each unit.
Fees include your teaching, resources for all modules, one exam entry for each module and AAT registration fees. You are able to purchase exam re-sits. You may be eligible for partial or full funding.Please ask a member of college staff for more information.
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Peterborough Campus
19 weeks (September - February)
£740
Fees include your teaching, resources for all modules, one exam entry for each module and AAT registration fees. You may be eligible for partial or full funding.
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