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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course Online – The College of Animal Welfare

Cost£1,049.00
Duration14 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 14 months. This is the AAT's foundation-level accounting qualification, respected by employers across the UK and internationally. You'll cover double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and computerised accounting. Competency in basic maths and English is required before you start. Note that AAT student membership, exam fees (around £412), and textbooks (around £33 per unit) are payable separately. You'll earn the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Who this course is for

If you are new to finance or want to expand your existing knowledge and skills, this qualification could be the ideal course for you. You will learn a range of basic accounting principles and techniques, from costing and double-entry bookkeeping to computerised accounting.

The AAT accounting qualification is respected by employers around the world, providing you with excellent career prospects.

As a student on this programme you will need to register as a student member with the AAT. You can register online at www.aat.org.uk. Your AAT membership will give you access to extensive e-learning resources, forums, networking opportunities and practice assessments.

Entry requirements

Whilst there are no formal academic entry requirements to undertake the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, competency in basic maths and English skills are necessary.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll use costing techniques to understand how businesses manage and control costs.
  • You'll work with computerised accounting software to process financial data.
  • You'll understand basic accounting principles and how they apply in a business context.
  • You'll develop the communication and IT skills that accountancy roles require.
  • You'll prepare to progress into finance, business, or professional accountancy work.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is by AAT computer-based exams, which you sit at an approved AAT assessment venue. Each unit has its own exam. You'll need to register as an AAT student member to access assessments and AAT's online resources, including practice assessments and forums.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to budget for AAT student membership, exam fees (approximately £412), and textbooks (approximately £33 per unit). The College of Animal Welfare will confirm the full breakdown of costs and what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate day-to-day financial records
  • Finance administrator: supporting finance teams in businesses of all sizes
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: tracking customer accounts and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: processing staff wages and deductions

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more advanced financial processes and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: takes you to technician level and can open routes toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.

Completing the full AAT pathway gives you a strong foundation for a long-term career in accounting and finance.

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