AAT Level 2 Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 months. This level 2 AAT accounting qualification covers the core knowledge and skills needed to work in accounting or finance. You'll study four units: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing Techniques, and a Business Environment Synoptic assessment. There is a 10% discount if you book the full level.
Who this course is for
The purpose of the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is to offer grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study. The AAT L2 qualification provides a perfect step into the AAT L3 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to process financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll learn how to use control accounts, journals, and reconciliations to verify financial records.
You'll understand basic costing principles and how they support planning and cost control.
You'll explore the broader business environment, including legal systems and corporate social responsibility.
You'll apply your knowledge across all units in a workplace-context synoptic assessment.
How you will learn
You'll study online and work through four units at your own pace. Each unit is assessed separately. The final unit, the Business Environment Synoptic, is an integrated assessment that draws on knowledge from all previous units. Assessment is a mix of computer-based unit assessments and the synoptic assessment, all set and marked by AAT.
What you will need to bring
HTFT Partnership will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided as part of the online course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments in a finance team.
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for a business.
Payroll assistant, helping to process staff wages and records.
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk, tracking customer accounts and receipts.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after this qualification. It covers financial statements, tax, and management accounting, and opens the door to more senior finance roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. For those who want to reach technician level and take on complex accounting tasks or move toward chartered accountancy routes.
