AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to absorb each topic before moving on. You'll cover double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and how businesses manage their finances day to day. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring for accounts and finance roles, and this level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification is where that journey starts. You'll finish with the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll produce and check basic financial documents, including invoices and receipts.
You'll understand how to use control accounts and reconcile ledgers.
You'll calculate basic costs and understand how businesses monitor spending.
You'll work with VAT principles and prepare simple VAT returns.
You'll use accounting software to process transactions and generate reports.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based tests set and marked by AAT. These are taken at an approved test centre when you're ready. There are no exams at the end of the year - you sit each test as you complete the relevant unit, so your progress builds steadily throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant - processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Bookkeeper - maintaining day-to-day financial records for a business
Finance administrator - supporting a finance team with data entry and reporting
Purchase ledger clerk - managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk - recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator - processing staff wages and deductions
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting - the natural next step, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting. Most employers expect Level 3 for senior accounts roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting - prepares you for management accounting and financial management positions, and gives you exemptions toward ACCA or CIMA if you want to qualify as a chartered accountant.
