AAT Bookkeeping Qualifications

Course Overview

AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping

Duration: 2-3 months

This Level 1 qualification introduces the role of a bookkeeper and the underpinning knowledge to identify and carry out simple different bookkeeping activities, such as income and expenditure, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. It also offers an introduction into the role, and the benefits and risks associated with bookkeeping software.

Syllabus:

• Bookkeeping Fundamentals

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Duration: 3 months

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. Students will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers, and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.

Syllabus:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Duration: 6–12 months

This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher-level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping, and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT), including an understanding of the documents and reports produced on payroll software, timescales for submissions, and payments.

Syllabus:

• Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
• Tax Processes for Businesses

Entry Requirements

Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.

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Career Prospects

Cashier, accounts assistant, payroll officer, sales ledger clerk and tax trainee, clerical assistant, accounts administrator, accounts clerk, clerical assistant, finance assistant, and trainee bookkeeping assistant, trainee bookkeeper, Professional bookkeeper, senior bookkeeper, ledger manager, accounts manager.