Accounting - Level 2 (AAT)

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This AAT course provides a solid foundation in accountancy, finance and business, preparing you for work in junior and entry-level accounting roles.

Topics covered can include:

• Introduction to bookkeeping
• Principles of bookkeeping controls
• Principles of costing
• The business environment

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A*C) including English and Maths.

You will be continuously assessed through skills tests and exams.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You will need to have a valid AAT membership registration for the duration of the course. You are required to pay AAT registration costs for new membership - £187, a one-off fee for access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to a Level 3 course or an apprenticeship.

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is an entry-level qualification that provides foundational knowledge in accounting and finance. It covers key areas such as introduction to bookkeeping, principles of bookkeeping controls, principles of costing, and the business environment. This course is ideal for beginners looking to start a career in accounting or progress to higher-level qualifications.

The course covers the following main areas:

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

• You will need to have good numeric skills and be able to complete exams and written projects in English
• Applicants will need to have Functional Skills Level 1 in both English and Maths. For English, applicants will need to have achieved Level 1 in Reading and Writing Functional Skills

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

If you’ve completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping Short Qualification, you will be exempt from completing the first two units of this level (Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls).

You will be continuously assessed through skills tests and exams.

There will be 4 assessments through formal online tests which are set by AAT at the centre.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You will need to have a valid AAT membership registration for the duration of the course. You are required to pay AAT registration costs for new membership - £187, a one-off fee for access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to a Level 3 course or an apprenticeship.

Skills developed through this qualification could lead to employment as:

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