AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre, part-time during the day over 20 weeks. The course covers the core skills employers expect from anyone working in accounts or finance. You'll study bookkeeping, costing, and the basics of financial transactions. AAT Level 2 aat certificate accounting classes are a recognised starting point for a career in accounting. You'll sit assessments throughout the course rather than one final exam.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts.
You'll understand the principles of costing and cost recording.
You'll process sales and purchase documents accurately.
You'll use accounting software to manage financial data.
You'll apply basic VAT rules to business transactions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at the centre. Assessment is computer-based. AAT uses on-demand assessments, so you sit each unit test when you're ready rather than waiting for an exam season. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you move to assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for a business
Finance administrator: supporting a finance team day to day
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator: processing employee pay and deductions
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Many employers fund this for staff already working in accounts.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: takes you to technician level and can lead to exemptions from ACCA and CIMA exams.
ACCA or CIMA: professional qualifications for those aiming toward management accounting or chartered status.
