Level 2 Accounting (Daytime course)

Start Date
Level
2
Course Course
P00042
Area
Business
Campus
City Campus

About this Course

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills.

Key Units

The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is to offer the foundation accounting knowledge needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy. 

Students will be expected to attend college once per week (unless studying our January start fast track course) in a classroom based environment. Students will be expected to do some additional reading and homework for their qualification, this will vary week by week but when exams are near there will be an increase in workload.

The qualification offers a broader focus across several subject areas:
  • Introduction to Bookkeeping 
  • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls 
  • Principles of Costing 
  • The Business Environment
The maximum cost to learners for the qualification is £632.50 plus a mandatory AAT membership fee of £172 and a booklist costing in the region of £50.

Entry Requirements

Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent, grade C/4 or above).

Assessment

4 online exams with a pass mark of 70% per exam.

Where does this Lead

Future Opportunities

Skills developed through this qualification could lead to employment as:
  • an Accounts Administrator
  • an Accounts Assistant
  • an Accounts Payable Clerk
  • a Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
  • a Trainee Accounting Technician
  • a Trainee Finance Assistant

Tell Me More

AAT is the UK’s leading professional body offering skills-based accountancy and finance qualifications. Their qualifications are practical, internationally recognised and can open doors in any industry across the world. 

AAT is open to everyone – you don’t need previous qualifications or experience, and you can work at a pace that fits in with your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for your first job in accountancy, want to change careers, or simply want to enhance your existing accounting skills, AAT will give you the training you need. 

AAT offers a range of benefits for students, including study support, topical news and updates, and exclusive discounts. AAT also offers an excellent route into chartered accountancy. If you choose to further your studies with one of the leading chartered professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, your AAT qualification will give you generous exemptions. 

Your AAT qualification could also give you the opportunity to run your own accounting or bookkeeping practice. 

Extra Costs

  • Tuition fee - £632.50
  • AAT membership - £172
  • Booklist approx - £50


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