Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting for Adults

Course Summary

This qualification will prepare you for entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and covers areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and the business environment.

It includes the required study books and membership to the AAT.

Units include: 

• introduction to bookkeeping

• principles of bookkeeping controls

• principles of costing

• the business environment.

Each unit is assessed separately throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

To join this course, you will need good grades in English language and maths. You will be required to have an interview and be able to show a strong interest in accountancy. 

Due to the professional nature of this qualification, there are strict terms and conditions of membership to the AAT, particularly regarding criminal convictions. Without membership, you will not be able to take your assessments.

What attendance is required?

Attendance

You will be expected to attend weekly classes for the duration of the course during term-time. This will include regular meetings with your tutor to discuss progress and ensure timely completion of all elements of the course.

You will be expected to take responsibility for studying for the assessments and completing and submitting any assessed work on a timely basis. On campus lessons available daytime and evenings. Day(s) to be confirmed.

How is the course assessed?

Learning & Assessment

You will be taught by qualified, experienced lecturers, using a range of resources, including textbooks, presentations, demonstrations, practical tasks, and e-learning. You will also be expected to complete independent study for about six hours per week.

What does this course lead on to?

What Next?
The skills and knowledge you will gain will qualify you for roles including clerical assistant, trainee bookkeeper, accounts clerk, finance assistant and accounts administrator.  You could also progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualification (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).