AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 180 hours, giving you a manageable pace to fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring for finance and accounts roles, and the Level 2 AAT Certificate Accounting qualification is where that journey starts.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and process customer and supplier documents.
You'll use basic costing techniques to support business decisions.
You'll work with accounting software to manage financial data.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
You'll develop an understanding of the wider business environment and how finance fits within it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. AAT assessments are computer-based and taken online at an approved assessment centre. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete assessments as you progress through the course rather than all at the end. Your tutor will guide you through the material and prepare you for each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover 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
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and reporting
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer accounts and credit control
Payroll administrator: processing employee pay and deductions
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more complex accounting tasks and opening doors to senior finance roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: takes you to technician level and can lead toward chartered accountancy routes such as ACCA or CIMA, if you want to go further in the profession.
