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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Southend-on-Sea – South Essex College Southend Campus

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

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus, part-time during the day, and typically take 10 months to complete. This blended level 2 AAT accounting course combines fortnightly classroom sessions with online study, so you can fit learning around your life. You'll cover double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, and accounting software. A skills test will assess your suitability before you start.

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 to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll use basic costing principles to support finance administration.
  • You'll work with accounting software used in real finance roles.
  • You'll understand the fundamentals of finance administration at foundation level.
  • You'll develop the knowledge needed for junior accounting and bookkeeping positions.

How you will learn

This is a blended course. You'll attend classroom sessions at South Essex College Southend Campus fortnightly, on every other Thursday, and complete online study between sessions. Assessment is by AAT computer-based assessments. The cost description covers one sitting of each assessment. If you need to resit, an additional fee applies.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word before you start. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before your first session.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Entry-level role processing invoices and payments.
  • Bookkeeper. Recording day-to-day financial transactions for businesses.
  • Finance administrator. Supporting a finance team with admin and data entry.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk. Processing customer invoices and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator. Calculating and processing employee pay.

What you could study next

On completing this level 2 AAT accounting course, you may be eligible for a fully funded AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting. That qualification covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and management accounting, and opens the door to more senior finance roles. From there, AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting is the next step toward becoming a fully qualified accounting technician.

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