Build a solid grounding in double-entry bookkeeping, ready to support any accounting or finance role.
This qualification develops your practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using the associated documents and processes, while giving you an understanding of how digital accounting systems are automating parts of that process.
You’ll learn to check transactions for accuracy, make entries in the appropriate books and ledgers, and calculate sales invoices and credit notes – the everyday skills that sit at the heart of every finance function.
This course is designed to take around 3 months to complete, though this depends on your chosen study method and course timetable.
You’ll develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and the documents and processes that support it, while understanding how digital accounting systems are automating some of these stages. Through the syllabus, you’ll cover checking transactions for accuracy, making entries in the appropriate books and ledgers, and calculating sales invoices and credit notes.
This course is made up of flexible units, so you can choose the topics most relevant to your interests and circumstances. It’s internally assessed, with no exams and no grades – you’ll demonstrate what you’ve learned through your coursework, supported by a dedicated tutor.
This course is designed to be completed over 2-4 months. To achieve the qualification, learners must build up a minimum of 13 credits by completing their chosen units. Once enrolled, you’ll have access to your course deadlines to help keep you on track.
You’ll sit 2 assessments to complete the qualification – you can read more about how AAT assessments work on AAT’s website.
Funding is available for eligible residents of Greater London through the Greater London Authority and for Buckinghamshire residents through Buckinghamshire Council.
This course is recognised and accredited by AAT.
Funding is available for eligible residents of Greater London through the Greater London Authority and for Buckinghamshire residents through Buckinghamshire Council.
You must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
If you enrol onto this course but fail to complete, please be aware there will be a £250 + VAT administration charge.
Week 1 – Submit Your Enquiry Form.
We’ll call to talk you through the course and answer any questions you may have. You will then be sent a Course Registration Form to complete.
Week 2 – We’ll Process Your Application.
Our Enrolment Team will then ask you to complete an application form. A tutor will be assigned to you to support you throughout your course and they can be contacted by phone, text or email.
Weeks 3–16 – You’ll Receive Email Reminders When Your Units Are Due.
Your tutor will mark and return your work within 7 days.
Completion – After Submission.
Once you’ve completed your course, we’ll apply for your certificate, which will be posted to your home address within 2-4 weeks.
