AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. The course covers the core skills employers expect from anyone working in an accounts or finance role. You'll study bookkeeping, costing, and how businesses manage their finances. The level 2 AAT certificate accounting qualification is awarded by AAT, the professional body for accounting technicians, and is widely used as an entry point into finance careers. It suits anyone who wants to fit study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn double-entry bookkeeping and how to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll understand how to prepare and reconcile accounts.
You'll study the principles of costing and how businesses control costs.
You'll learn how to use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll understand VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll develop skills in producing basic financial statements.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at City College Plymouth. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction and practice exercises. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams at an approved test centre. There is no coursework or portfolio required at this level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
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 finance teams with data entry and reconciliation.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Processing customer invoices and chasing payments.
Payroll assistant. Helping to process staff wages and records.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers more complex accounting tasks and opens the door to roles with greater responsibility.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. For those aiming at senior finance roles or a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
