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AAT Level 2 Accounting

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Runshaw College lists a fee of £1,836 if you're not eligible. Contact Runshaw College for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Leyland. Classes run at Runshaw College, blending online study with time at the centre. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others depending on your circumstances. You'll also need to pay AAT membership fees to register as a student member. The course runs part-time during the day over 34 weeks. You'll cover bookkeeping to trial balance using both manual and computerised methods, building the practical skills employers look for in accounts roles. This is a level 2 aat accounting qualification recognised across the finance sector.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

This Level 2 Certificate qualification is designed to provide the essential basic understanding of the subject for those working in, or intending to work in, accounts. It covers bookkeeping to trial balance, using both manual and computerised techniques. The programme is designed to provide the maximum flexibility to students from a wide range of circumstances and diverse backgrounds, allowing them to gain skills and knowledge based on nationally agreed standards of competence.

Entry requirements

You should have good numeracy and literacy skills and have GCSE Maths at Grade A*-C/ Grade 9-4, or an equivalent qualification. The ability to word process under time constraints is also essential. You are also required to become a member of the AAT and will need to pay the annual AAT membership and one-off administration fee. Anyone new to AAT courses will pay a 56 one-off admin fee and 132 for an annual membership fee (price correct Feb 2024).

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions using manual bookkeeping techniques.
  • You'll process accounts up to trial balance.
  • You'll use computerised accounting software to manage financial records.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll apply basic accounting concepts to real financial data.
  • You'll develop the numeracy and accuracy skills accounts roles require.

How you will learn

You'll study through a mix of online learning and classroom sessions at Runshaw College. Assessment is through AAT's own computer-based exams, which you sit at an approved test centre. The blended format lets you cover theory online at your own pace and use classroom time to practise and consolidate. Your ability to word process under time constraints is part of the practical preparation for these assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Runshaw College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to register as an AAT student member before the course begins. This involves a one-off administration fee and an annual membership fee, payable directly to AAT.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining day-to-day financial records
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, recording customer invoices and receipts
  • Finance administrator, supporting an accounts team with data entry
  • Payroll assistant, helping to process staff wages and records

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Leads toward full AAT membership and roles such as finance manager or management accountant.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing AAT.
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