AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. You combine independent online study with regular virtual classroom sessions, giving you real-time contact with a tutor and other learners. There are no qualification entry requirements, so you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course takes around one year to complete. It covers the core principles of bookkeeping, accounting, and financial transactions.
Who this course is for
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Foundation course is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic accounting principles and skills. This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines independent online learning with regular virtual classroom sessions with an Activate Learning tutor – with real-time access to your tutor and fellow learners. This Level 2 course is part-funded, so the cost for students is reduced. On successful completion of this course, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Please see information on progression below. Please note: Virtual classroom attendance is fortnightly, on every other Friday 6-7:30pm As part of this course, you will be required to buy the AAT membership for students.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
There are no qualification entry requirements for this course.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
You'll process financial transactions accurately
You'll prepare and reconcile accounts
You'll understand basic costing and cost recording
You'll work with VAT and payroll concepts
You'll use accounting software to record and manage financial data
How you will learn
You study independently online and attend regular virtual classroom sessions with a tutor. These live sessions let you ask questions and learn alongside other learners in real time. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. You complete these at approved assessment venues.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Activate Learning at City of Oxford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for businesses
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer transactions and chasing debts
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more complex financial processes and management accounting
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior accounting roles and exemptions toward chartered qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA
AAT Bookkeeping qualifications: shorter routes if you want to focus specifically on bookkeeping
