Accounting & Bookkeeping AAT Online

Please be aware this online course requires you to sit a final assessment for each module in person at Buxton & Leek College. 

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills.The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is to offer the foundation accounting knowledge needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy. 

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting covers a broad range of core accounting skills, as well as accountancy-related business skills and personal skills.  

Key themes have also been introduced throughout the suite of accounting qualifications, including technology, ethics, sustainability and communication. 

This qualification comprises four mandatory units (255 guided learning hours in total): •Introduction to Bookkeeping 

• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
• Principles of Costing
• The Business Environment. 

Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, information technology (IT) skills and an understanding of the business environment, as well as an understanding of daily finance/accounting functions. 

Online learning modules available 24-7 

1-1 Tutor Support on demand 

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting 

AAT Level 3 in Bookkeeping or Accounting. 

AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship. 

4 computer based assessments sat in College 

Good working knowledge of Maths and English. 

GCSEs preferred. 

Learners need a computer or laptop and internet access.  This course is not suitable to conduct using a mobile phone. 

Learners need to be registered with AAT for the Course. 

Course workbooks for each module.

Further details of fees are below.

This course is currently funded however there are some associated additional fees to be aware of:

£175 for Course Registration with AAT and is payable directly to AAT – not covered by funding or course fees.

£75 per assessment for resits (1st sitting covered by fees) 

Approx £60 for workbooks (1 per module @£15 each approx) . You need to purchase these directly from the publishers. Details will be provided. 

Course code for online enrolment:

AA2O0CE12

Please be aware this online course requires you to sit a final assessment for each module in person at Buxton & Leek College. 

This course is aimed at adults, over 19-years-old, who are progressing from a Level 2 qualification or those currently working in an accounting role and already have a sound working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping. This programme is ideal if you need a flexible training solution that fits with your work schedule and lifestyle. 

The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting course is designed to ensure that students have the advanced bookkeeping skills necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy. You could look forward to a career as a Professional Bookkeeper, Accounts Manager, Senior Bookkeeper or Ledger Manager. 

This course will help you become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements and it is split into two manageable units: 

1. Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements – You will develop the skills required to produce statements of profit or loss and statements for financial position for sole traders and partnerships, using a trial balance. You will also gain the double-entry bookkeeping skills needed to record financial transactions into an organisation’s accounts using a manual bookkeeping system.
2. Tax Processes for Business – You will explore tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses and develop skills in understanding, preparing and submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue & Customs. You will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to keep businesses, employers and clients compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll. 
3. Management Accounting Techniques 
4. Business Awareness – new module for 2022 qualifications

You will receive access to a 24-7 online learning portal. 

Your tutor will set expected amounts of study. 

You will receive 1-1 support on demand. 

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting 

On completion of this qualification, you can apply to AAT to become a Certified Bookkeeper, and if required put yourself forward for a practice license. 

To pass this qualification you must complete computer-based assessments at the end of each unit.  

These are sat in College 

You will need a minimum of Level 4 GCSE, or equivalent, in maths and English and AAT Level 2 in Bookkeeping or Accounting or proven working knowledge of double entry, which will be assessed via an online test. 

You will need a computer or laptop and internet access. This course is not suitable to be conducted with a mobile phone.

You will need AAT registration for the Course. 

Course workbooks for each module that you will need to purchase directly from the publishers. Details will be provided. 

Fees detailed below.

This course is currently funded however there are some associated additional fees to be aware of:

£228 for Course Registration with AAT  is payable directly to AAT – not covered by funding or course fees.

£75 per assessment for resits (1st sitting covered by fees) 

Approx £60 for workbooks (1 per module @£15 each approx) . You need to purchase these directly from the publishers. Details will be provided.