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

Cost£765.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-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. This full-time daytime course runs over 36 weeks, giving you a solid grounding in accounting and finance. You'll cover core topics including bookkeeping, costing, and using accounting software. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed set of prior qualifications to apply. The AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course is a recognised starting point for a career in finance and accounting.

Who this course is for

16-18 and Adults

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll learn double-entry bookkeeping and how to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand how to prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments.
  • You'll use accounting software to manage financial data.
  • You'll calculate costs and understand basic costing principles.
  • You'll learn how to reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
  • You'll understand the principles of VAT and how to apply them in practice.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, five days a week during the day. Learning is tutor-led, with a mix of taught sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and skills assessments set by AAT. You'll need to pass each assessment to complete the qualification.

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

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more advanced financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior accounting roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
  • ACCA Foundation Certificate: an alternative route into professional accountancy qualifications recognised globally.

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