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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Grays

Cost£960.00
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Grays. Evening classes run at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, combining online study with fortnightly classroom sessions. This blended approach lets you fit your learning around other commitments. The course runs over 10 months part-time and covers double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, and accounting software. You'll need to be able to work to a Level 2 standard in maths and English, and have a working knowledge of Excel and Word. A skills test is part of the application process. Tuition and assessment fees total £960.

Who this course is for

Whether youre heading for your first job in accounting and finance, seeking a change of scene, already work in accounting, or are looking to become a qualified accountant, this course will give you the professional skills to be proud of. Our teaching team consist of both AAT fully qualified professionals and industry experienced lecturers.

Entry requirements

Ability to work to a Level 2 standard in Maths and English and a working knowledge of Excel and Word. A skills test to assess your suitability for the course. Please note AAT will not register anyone as a member if you have any of the following; you have been made bankrupt; entered into an agreement with creditors; any criminal convictions; found guilty of an offence under the Companies Act and Financial Services Act; or been issued a County Court Judgment.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll use accounting software to process and manage financial data.
  • You'll work with basic costing principles to support business finance functions.
  • You'll understand the fundamentals of finance administration.
  • You'll prepare for junior and entry-level accounting roles in a range of organisations.

How you will learn

This is a blended course. You'll study online at times that suit you, then attend face-to-face sessions at the college on a fortnightly basis, on Thursday evenings. Assessment is by computer-based tests set by AAT. The cost covers one sitting of each assessment. If you need to resit, an additional fee applies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm anything else you need before you start. You'll need access to a computer or device for the online study elements, and a working knowledge of Excel and Word is expected before you begin.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping
  • Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator: processing staff wages and deductions
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for small businesses

What you could study next

On completing this Level 2 AAT Accounting Qualification, you may be eligible to progress to the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, which covers more advanced financial processes and opens the door to roles such as accounts supervisor or assistant management accountant. After Level 3, the AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting is the route toward full AAT membership and senior finance roles.

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