AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

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This course includes AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping. Updated Q22 Syllabus. We will match any like-for-like price, guarantee.

Have you been considering a career in finance? Do you have no prior knowledge or understanding of accounts? Don't want to take the risk of making a big investment in a course that might not be the best fit for you? Then this AAT training course is just perfect for you. Enquire today to find out more or to get started.

The AAT Level 1 Award in bookkeeping course will give you the foundation knowledge, confidence and platform to pursue a career in the accounting and bookkeeping industry. The course covers key topics such as assets, liabilities, income, expenses, as well as trading methods like cash and credit. This course will also introduce you to the concept of double entry bookkeeping.

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting training course has been developed to offer a firm understanding of the core accounting skills, and provide you with the knowledge to advance to further study, or gain employment in a Bookkeeping or entry-level finance/accounts role.

Our AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting includes eLearning, digital workbooks, live classes, tutor support, mock exams, and Pocket Notes, to support your learning experience with us.

This qualification is suitable for those who have recently left school, those returning to work after a career break, and individuals considering a career change.

We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years since our inception. In that time, we have trained over 615,000 delegates globally, which has helped offer the highest quality training solutions for our delegates.

We're incredibly honoured to be recognised within our industry for our achievements as an AAT Training Provider, which includes:

• Student of the Year: Classroom or distance learning, 2025 (Katy Hickey) - Winner!
• AAT Tutor of the Year, 2024 - Winner.
• PQ Magazine's Editor's Choice 2023 - Winners.
• Distance Learning Training Provider of the Year, 2025 - Finalist.
• AAT Distance Learning Training Provider of the Year, 2024 - Finalist.
• AAT Tutor of the Year Award 2022 - Finalist.
• PQ Magazine’s Accounting Online College of the Year, 2022 - Finalist.
• AAT Distance Learning Training Provider of the Year 2020 - Finalist.

** You must be able to speak English and have completed your training in full.

*** Typically, 1 in 4 students will be offered a job by their placement host company.

Our brand new learning platform ensures complete access to all the resources you require throughout your studies, in one easy-to-use portal. Your online hub is packed full of useful resources, including printable revision cards (to study while on the move), all past recorded live sessions, practice papers, study materials, tutor access, FAQ’s, and more!
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e-Careers is one of the largest distance learning providers of AAT courses in the UK. We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years, and in that time, we've trained more than 615,000 delegates globally.

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Why study AAT Accounting with e-Careers?

• Best Price Guaranteed! - You won't find a like-for-like price cheaper.
• Higher than National average pass rates - L2 = 92.40% (compared with NA 75.10%), L3 = 73.90% (compared with NA 58.90%), L4 = 66.70% (compared with NA 63.70%).
• Flexibility – This course is delivered online via our interactive eLearning training platform, where you will have access to animation videos, knowledge checks, assignments, and more, letting you study wherever and whenever suits you best.
• Live Online Sessions - Exam preparation sessions and live online classes to help students prepare to sit their exams confidently, recorded, and available to watch back on your online hub.
• Digital resources – Your online portal contains all the additional help and study support you need including Kaplan study books (PDF); Kaplan workbooks (PDF); mock exams; question banks as well as PDF Kaplan Pocket Notes (flash cards) and PowerPoint slides so you can study no matter where you are.
• Tutor support included – Our experienced AAT tutors have over 20 years of experience.
• Interest-free payment options - We offer a range of payments options to help spread the cost.
• Industry authority – We are an industry-recognised and AAT approved training provider.
• Created by industry experts - This course was written and developed by our team of experts, including AAT professionals who teach in college, bringing classroom quality training to your online course.

AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping Syllabus

Unit 1 – Bookkeeping Fundamentals

• Understand the role of the bookkeeper

• Understand financial transactions

• Process customer and supplier transactions

• Process receipts and payments

• Understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks

Assessment method: Computer based assessment

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Guided learning hours (GLH): 75

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting Syllabus

The six units you'll cover through this course, are:

• Unit 1 – Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Bonus Unit – Sage Business Cloud
• Unit 2 – Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
• Unit 3 - Principles of Costing
• Unit 4 – The Business Environment
• Unit 5 – The Business Environment Synoptic Assessment

Average course completion time – 9-12 months

These qualifications will teach you how to process payments and receipts, prepare invoices, complete bank reconciliations, and have the skills required to work effectively in the finance industry.

Pass Rates

We’re proud to have achieved some of the highest pass marks in the UK.

e-Careers pass rates

• Higher than National average pass rates - L2 = 92.40% (compared with NA 75.10%), L3 = 73.90% (compared with NA 58.90%), L4 = 66.70% (compared with NA 63.70%).

The AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping course is the perfect entry-level course for individuals who want to build practical skills. This qualification opens opportunities to pursue further studies in either an accountancy or bookkeeping profession, find employment, or simply gain new knowledge.

Anyone who has minimal work experience or needs additional knowledge will benefit greatly from this qualification

This course would also benefit you if you’re:

• A young student seeking finance-specific skills

• An adult wanting to start a career in accounting or bookkeeping, but has no knowledge, experience or confidence in this sector whatsoever

• Self-employed and looking to do your own bookkeeping within your business

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting Qualification is suitable:

• For people who work in accounts and would like a formal qualification in the field
• If you want to acquire new skills to help with a change in career
• School leavers looking for an introduction to accounting and finance

This course is perfect if you are looking to start a career in Accountancy with a qualification from an award-winning training provider.

There are no specific entry requirements to take the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry-level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration, covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software.

The kind of roles you would be able to apply for include:

• Accounts Administrator
• Accounts Assistant
• Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Trainee Accounting Technician
• Trainee Finance Assistant