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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Nottingham – Nottingham College Adams Building

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £382.50 tuition if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College Adams Building, part-time during the day, once a week. This is a top-up course for anyone who has already completed or is currently studying AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping and wants to achieve the full qualification. You may be eligible for funding. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, and additional costs of £286.60 cover AAT materials, exams, and registration. Over the course of a year, you'll build double-entry bookkeeping skills, basic costing, and accounting software knowledge.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are:

You must be aged 19+

GCSE English and Maths at a minimum of grade grade 4/C (or Functional Skills at Level 2). If you do not have this, you will be asked to undertake English and maths assessments to determine the level you are working at. If the results of the tests show that your English and maths skills are below Level 2, you will need to enrol for either GCSE or Functional Skills to support your studies.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping techniques accurately.
  • You'll work with purchase, sales, and general ledgers.
  • You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
  • You'll understand basic costing principles.
  • You'll develop business communication and professional workplace skills.
  • You'll build IT and business awareness skills relevant to accounting roles.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered weekly in the classroom at Nottingham College Adams Building. You'll also have access to online resources and textbooks to support independent study between sessions. Assessment is through AAT's own exams, which are included in the additional costs. You'll need to sit and pass the relevant AAT unit assessments to achieve the full Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Adams Building will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that the £286.60 additional cost covers AAT registration, exam fees, and course materials, so these are arranged through the centre.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and ledgers
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier accounts and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: handling customer invoicing and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing in a finance team
  • Finance administrator: general financial admin across business sectors
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for small businesses

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Many employers look for Level 3 when hiring for accounts assistant roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: moves into management accounting, budgeting, and financial statements. Completing Level 4 can lead to AAT full membership and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
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