AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll cover the foundations of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and working with accounting software. AAT is the professional body for accounting technicians, and this level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification is recognised by employers across finance and business. It opens the door to bookkeeping and accounts assistant roles.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll understand the principles of basic costing and cost recording.
You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements and control accounts.
You'll understand the purpose and structure of financial documents used in business.
You'll develop skills in working with VAT and simple financial records.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Learning is delivered through tutor-led instruction, practical exercises, and worked examples. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based assessments set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these assessments when you're ready, unit by unit, throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial accounts for businesses
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing and records
Finance administrator: general financial admin in offices and organisations
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Required to progress toward full AAT membership.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior accounting technician roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
ACCA Foundation Certificate: an alternative route into professional accountancy for those who want to move toward chartered status.
