AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Southampton. Classes run at Southampton College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 23 weeks and covers the core skills of double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. No prior accountancy or bookkeeping experience is required. You'll attend an interview with the course tutor, which includes a literacy and numeracy assessment, to confirm you're ready for the level of work involved. These AAT certificate accounting classes are a recognised starting point for a career in accounting and finance.
Who this course is for
Adult part time learners
Entry requirements
No prior accountancy or bookkeeping experience is required to undertake this
qualification but, due to the content of this course and the required level of
work commitment, a good level in both English and numeracy is required for
enrolment.
You will be required to attend an interview with the course tutor during
which a literacy and numeracy assessment will take place to ensure you are
proficient enough to complete the course.
What you will learn
You'll learn double-entry bookkeeping and how to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll understand basic costing principles and how businesses control costs.
You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll prepare and reconcile ledger accounts.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how to apply them.
You'll develop skills in producing basic financial statements.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Southampton College, with tutor-led sessions throughout the 23-week course. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own assessment, which you sit when you're ready. There are no coursework portfolios at this level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southampton College 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 small businesses
Finance administrator - supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks
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 more complex financial processes and management accounting. Many employers support staff to study this alongside work.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting - prepares you for senior accounting roles and exemptions toward chartered qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
