Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Plymouth – Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House

Cost£921.00
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 21 weeks and covers the foundations of accounting. You'll study bookkeeping, basic costing, and how businesses manage their finances. AAT certificate accounting classes at this level suit anyone building towards a career in finance or accounts work. The course gives you practical skills that employers in accounting and finance roles look for.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Who this course is for

View the course info sheet via the link above for further information regarding the course, what you will learn, objectives and possible progression or career pathways. Alternatively, our team of Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information and discuss courses you may be interested in. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

Entry requirements

View the course info sheet via the link above for further information regarding the course, what you will learn, objectives and possible progression or career pathways. Alternatively, our team of Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information and discuss courses you may be interested in. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments.
  • You'll understand how VAT works and how to apply it correctly.
  • You'll use control accounts and reconcile ledgers.
  • You'll calculate basic costs and understand cost behaviour.
  • You'll work with spreadsheets and accounting software tools.
  • You'll understand the principles behind financial statements.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House. The course uses a mix of taught lessons, worked examples, and practice exercises. Assessment is through AAT set tasks and exams, completed during the course. You'll sit computer-based assessments to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House 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.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoicing, payments, and financial records.
  • Accounts payable clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, maintains records of what a business owes.
  • Bookkeeper, keeps accurate financial records for a business.
  • Finance assistant, supports budgeting and reporting in a finance department.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the natural next step for anyone wanting to progress in accounting and take on more complex financial work.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming at senior finance roles or moving toward chartered accountancy study.
Visit course page →
Apply now →

Related courses at Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House

More courses near you