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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Wakefield

Cost£765 All students are required to register with AAT upon enrolment. The fee for this is payable directly to AAT and includes admission and annual membership.
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, part-time during the day. You'll need GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills in both subjects, to enrol. The course takes 12 months and covers the core skills used in everyday accounting work. AAT is a widely used qualification for technician-level accounting roles, and completing this level opens the door to further AAT study. All students register with AAT on enrolment, with a membership fee payable directly to AAT.

Who this course is for

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a well-respected and recognised qualification within the accounting profession. It is recognised as a major qualification for Technician level accounting staff. Students who gain their Advanced and Professional Diplomas and who have relevant accounting work experience can apply for membership of the AAT and will normally get exam exemptions from the Chartered Accounting Bodies.

Wakefield Evening Course will be carried out using a blended approach which consists of both face to face teaching and self study.

Entry requirements

GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.

OR

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll learn how to prepare and reconcile basic financial records.
  • You'll develop skills in using accounting software.
  • You'll learn how to handle payroll and payments.
  • You'll understand VAT and how it applies to business transactions.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wakefield College during the day. Learning is delivered through a blended approach, combining face-to-face teaching with online study. Assessment is set by AAT and includes computer-based exams at the end of each unit. You'll sit these exams at an approved test centre.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments in a finance team.
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for a business.
  • Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and deductions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and reconciliations.
  • Sales ledger clerk, managing customer accounts and receipts.
  • Finance administrator, supporting a finance department with day-to-day tasks.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2, covering more complex accounting tasks and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior accounting roles and, with relevant work experience, AAT membership.
  • ACCA or CIMA. AAT qualifications can earn you exam exemptions with chartered accounting bodies, reducing the time to qualify.
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