AAT Certificate in Accounting – Level 2

The purpose of this qualification is to offer grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study.  This qualification is suitable for adults returning to work after a break or for anyone wishing to change career. 

What will I learn on this course? 
You will study various aspects of accountancy to develop your skills and knowledge. The qualification comprises of the following four mandatory units: 

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

Entry Requirements? 
You must have achieved GCSEs at grade C/4 or above or Level 2 equivalent qualification in English and maths.  

Course fee: £895  (TBC)
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This course can be paid in instalments. 

In addition to the course fees you will also need to pay a Registration Fee directly to the AAT. This is currently £175 for Level 2. (Payable once you have started the course).

How will I be assessed?
The course is assessed through computer-based assessments at the end of each unit.

How will I be assessed? 
The course is assessed through computer-based assessments at the end of each unit. 

What will this qualification lead to? 
Upon successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress onto further study by completing our Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Alternatively, you may wish to seek out employment within entry-level accountancy roles. 

The finance, accountancy, business and communications skills developed in the AAT Certificate in Accounting can lead to employment as: 

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