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AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course Online

Cost£633.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start20 Apr 2027
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around work and other commitments.

The course covers the foundations of bookkeeping and costing. You'll also build broader business and finance knowledge. It typically takes one year to complete. Topics include double-entry bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledgers, and basic costing principles. You'll need to register separately with AAT and pay their membership fee.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you want a practical introduction to accounting with skills you can use straight away. You’ll learn the foundations of bookkeeping and costing while building broader business knowledge that supports employability. Studying online makes it easier to fit learning around work and other commitments. It’s a strong starting point if you want to progress into a finance role or move on to higher AAT levels.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year and will need to have the right to study in the UK and been a resident for a minimum of 3 years. Candidates are responsible for their own AAT registration and membership fee. Please enquire if you are at all unsure as to your suitability the course manager will be happy to discuss the course and its content with you.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions.
  • You'll process purchases, sales, and receipts using ledger accounts.
  • You'll prepare and reconcile basic financial documents.
  • You'll calculate costs and understand how businesses use costing information.
  • You'll work with payroll and understand basic payroll processes.
  • You'll use accounting software to record and manage financial data.

How you will learn

You'll study online through a flexible learning platform. Assessments are computer-based and taken online. The AAT sets and marks all assessments. You'll complete unit assessments as you progress through the course. There are no written exams sat at a physical centre.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Bookkeeper, records income and expenditure for a business.
  • Accounts payable clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, manages a company's purchase ledger.
  • Accounts administrator, handles financial admin across a business.
  • Finance assistant, supports budgeting and financial reporting tasks.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the natural next step toward a full accounting technician qualification.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward senior finance roles or chartered accountancy routes.
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) foundation level, for learners who want to move toward a professional accountancy qualification.
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