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AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping (Online) Level 2

  • Campus

    Online eLearning

  • Start Date

    August 2026

  • Duration

    26 weeks (Part-time)

The Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping provides an entry point for anyone wishing to start a career in accountancy or finance. It may also support career progression for those already in employment by formally recognising their skills in manual bookkeeping.

Manual bookkeeping underpins all accountancy and finance roles. Studying this qualification will help you to develop a strong foundation of bookkeeping knowledge and skills needed to work in accountancy and finance or to go on to study higher-level bookkeeping or accountancy.

By completing this qualification, you will be able to confidently carry out typical bookkeeping transactions and tasks. You will also gain an understanding of how typical tasks are automated through the use of accounting software. The qualification is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. It also offers progression for students who have started studying accountancy and bookkeeping with AAT.

The qualification is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. It also offers progression for students who have started studying accountancy and bookkeeping with AAT. The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is to ensure that you have the solid bookkeeping skills necessary for most finance roles.

This qualification comprises two mandatory units (115 guided learning hours in total):

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping

  • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls


This qualification can lead to further study in bookkeeping or accountancy or employment as:

  • Clerical Assistant

  • Trainee Bookkeeper

  • Accounts Clerk

  • Finance Assistant

  • Accounts Administrator

 

The Benefits of Studying Online With Lincoln College:

  • Study anywhere, in your own time

  • Cutting edge e-learning

  • Gain an accredited qualification

  • Perfect for upskilling

  • High level of support from tutors

  • Advance your career

Entry requirements

AAT does not set any prerequisites for the study of the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that you begin your studies with a good standard of English and Maths.

Assessment & Progression

There are two assessments (exams) you need to sit, one for each of the units in this course.  The learning for the course is online, however these exams will need to be sat by attending Lincoln College once all learning has been completed.  Date and time will be agreed with your online tutor.  

This course offers progression for students who have started studying accountancy and level Three bookkeeping with AAT.

Course Fees

Course fees are £482 this includes the first sitting of each exam  (resits will need to be paid for which are £65 each) 

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