AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in London

Cost£1,995.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in London. Weekend classes run at Osborne Training, so you can study on Saturdays or Sundays without giving up your working week. No previous accounting experience is needed. You'll need good numeracy skills and be able to work in English. The course runs over 12 months part-time. Study materials and hardcopy books are included. Exam fees are not included in the course fee. The AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting qualification is recognised by major employers including the NHS, KPMG, and British Airways.

Who this course is for

AAT Accounting qualification is an internationally recognised professional accounting qualification based on practical, real-life knowledge that can be put to use from day one. Organisations such as Vodaphone, the NHS, the Metropolitan Police, Ministry of Defence, British Airways, KPMG and many more continue to hire AAT qualified members for their knowledge, skills, diligence and enthusiasm, because AAT represents the highest standards of professionalism. AAT is a professional membership body, which awards skills-based accountancy and finance qualifications. AAT work across the globe with around 125,000 members in more than 90 countries. Its members are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world, including students, people already working in accountancy and self-employed business owners. Osborne Training is an AAT Approved Training Provider.

Who the course is aimed at: The AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance. This qualification is suitable for young people who have just left school as well as for adults returning to work after a break or for anyone wishing to change career. The Foundation Certificate is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. However, for the best chance for success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.

Entry requirements

You do not need any formal qualifications to begin studying for the AAT qualification. You will need to have good numeric skills and be able to complete exams and written projects in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements.
  • You'll use control accounts and journals.
  • You'll understand basic costing principles and methods.
  • You'll work with spreadsheets to support accounting tasks.
  • You'll apply accounting concepts to real business scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the London campus at weekends. Expert tutors deliver lectures in person. You'll work through tutorial books and practice workbooks. Assessment is by computer-based exams set by AAT. You'll also have access to the Osborne Training online portal for additional study materials for one year. A Pass Guarantee Scheme is available.

What you will need to bring

Four course books and workbooks are delivered to your home before you start. Digital access to your books is also included. Osborne Training will confirm anything else you need before your first class.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining day-to-day financial records
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and receipts
  • Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and deductions
  • Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with general duties

What you could study next

After completing the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, you can move on to the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, which covers more advanced financial statements, tax, and management accounting. From there, the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting opens the door to senior finance roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.

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