AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Westminster – City of Westminster College Paddington Green – Part-time

Cost£765.00
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, part-time during the day. The course runs over 35 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core skills that underpin accounting work, from bookkeeping basics to understanding financial documents and business transactions. AAT Level 2 aat certificate accounting classes are open to adults, and entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis.

Who this course is for

Adults Only

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately
  • You'll understand double-entry bookkeeping principles
  • You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements
  • You'll work with sales and purchase ledgers
  • You'll produce basic financial documents including invoices and credit notes
  • You'll develop an understanding of the business environment and how organisations operate financially

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at City of Westminster College Paddington Green during the day. Learning is tutor-led, with practical exercises to apply accounting techniques. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Qualification is through computer-based assessments set by AAT. You'll sit these at an approved assessment centre, typically at key points during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial accounts for a business
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
  • Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Many employers look for Level 3 as a minimum for accounts assistant roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions from some chartered accountancy exams with bodies such as ACCA and CIMA.

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