Optional or employer preference
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)
A short bookkeeping qualification up to trial balance. Employers may ask for it; it is not a licence.
- Awarding body
- AAT
- Level
- Level 2
- Where it applies
- UK
- Exams
- 2 unit assessments
- Entry
- Check AAT's current guidance for who the qualification suits.
- Also required
- AAT gives an average of 3 months to complete, depending on the student and mode of study
Assessment and registration fees
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Registration (UK) | £73 | AAT (opens in a new tab)checked 12 Oct 2026 |
| Unit assessment (each) | £67 | AAT (opens in a new tab)checked 12 Oct 2026 |
| Standard qualification fee (AAT total) | £207 | AAT (opens in a new tab)checked 12 Oct 2026 |
| Training provider fees (shown by AAT as a range)Set by training providers, not the awarding body | £150 to £900 | AAT (opens in a new tab)checked 12 Oct 2026 |
- AAT's fees page links to its 2026/27 fees document. Training provider prices are set by each provider.
Official page: AAT (opens in a new tab)Checked 14 Oct 2026