AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

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The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting course is the first step towards a successful accounting and finance career, making it perfect for launching your accounting career or developing your accounting and finance team.

It’s focused on providing practical, real-world knowledge of accounting and finance that can be put to use from day one.

Completing the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting course is the first step to becoming a fully qualified Accounting Technician.

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Course Structure

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting course teaches the basic principles of accountancy, including double entry bookkeeping, and provides the skills you or your team needs to succeed in entry-level or accounting support roles.

It's highly flexible making it easy to fit learning around work commitments and family.

The course consists of four separate units. They are:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
• Principles of Costing
• The Business Environment

Assessments:

There are four computer-based assessments for this course which you’ll sit at an AAT exam centre.

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
• Principles of Costing
• The Business Environment

You’ll also complete online mock tests throughout your course to ensure you’re well-prepared for your exams.

Additional Fees

In order to sit exams and receive the qualification, the following will also need to be paid:

• AAT Registration Fees
• AAT Exam Fees
• Exam Centre Administration Fees

Our course advisors can advise on the latest AAT fee information, and advise on how to pay them. Exam centre fees will vary depending on the centre chosen.

Employer-funded courses can be enrolled as an all-inclusive package including course, exam centre fees, and AAT registration fees.

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is perfect for individuals or accounting teams aiming to gain entry-level accounting skills. It'll qualify trainees for a number of accountancy jobs and provide progression to AAT study at higher levels.

Applicants don't need any prior experience or qualifications to enrol on the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting course, but should have reasonable numeracy and communication skills and an interest in how business works.

Students wishing to enrol on this course must be proficient in the English language or have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent. Students must also have access to Microsoft Word and Excel to complete the course.

Accounting and finance roles that benefit from this AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification:

• Accounts administrator
• Accounts assistant
• Accounts payable clerk
• Purchase/sales ledger clerk
• Trainee accounting technician
• Trainee finance assistant