Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L2
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping L2117 courses
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping L214 courses
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting L210 courses
- AAT Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting L210 courses
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting L210 courses
- Sage 50 Accounts Software Course (Level 2) L21 course
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
- AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) L3241 courses
- Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business (Cambridge Technical) L32 courses
- Advanced Spreadsheet Skills (Level 3) L31 course
Courses for this career
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Level 2
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping L2117 courses
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping L214 courses
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting L210 courses
- AAT Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting L210 courses
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting L210 courses
Level 3
- AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) L3241 courses