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AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Manchester – Trafford & Stockport College Stretford Campus

Cost£765.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Manchester. Evening classes run at Trafford and Stockport College Stretford Campus, part-time over two years.

The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and the principles of accounting. You'll also study business documents, payments, and receipts. Evening study means you can fit the qualification around your working week.

You must be aged 19 or over to enrol. You'll complete an initial assessment to confirm your numeracy and literacy are at the right level. You'll also need access to a computer or laptop with Wi-Fi at home. You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Who this course is for

Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19+. You will be asked to complete an initial assessment to ensure your numeracy and literacy skills are sufficient to do well on the course. You should be working towards a minimum of level 1 for both Maths and English to commence the programme. You must have access to a computer/laptop at home supported by Wi Fi.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn double-entry bookkeeping and how to record financial transactions.
  • You'll understand how to process payments, receipts, and business documents.
  • You'll study basic costing principles and how businesses manage costs.
  • You'll learn how to prepare and reconcile accounts.
  • You'll develop skills in using accounting software and spreadsheets.
  • You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the evening at the Stretford Campus. You'll learn through a mix of tutor-led sessions and practical exercises. AAT assessments are computer-based and taken online. You'll be assessed on each unit as you progress through the course, rather than in one final exam.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer or laptop with Wi-Fi at home. Trafford and Stockport College Stretford Campus 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 financial data for small businesses or sole traders.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Accounts payable clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, maintains records of what a business owes.
  • Finance assistant, provides general support to a finance department.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the natural next step and covers more advanced financial processes.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, leads toward technician-level roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
  • ACCA Foundation Certificate in Accountancy, for those aiming toward a professional accountancy career.
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