AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Basingstoke. Evening classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs for 35 weeks part-time. You'll cover the core accounting and bookkeeping knowledge that employers in finance and accountancy look for. Fees depend on your circumstances, so check the college website for what applies to you. The AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Qualification is awarded under the AQ2022 syllabus and is a recognised step toward further AAT study or entry-level finance work.
Who this course is for
The AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2 �is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance and achieve a qualification under the AQ2022 syllabus. The purpose of the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is to offer grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study. This qualification is suitable for young people who have just left school as well as for adults returning to work after a break or for anyone wishing to change career. The Foundation Certificate is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. This qualification could also help someone who is already working in an entry-level finance role to progress in their career by offering them development and formal recognition of their skills.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
You'll process financial transactions accurately
You'll prepare and balance ledger accounts
You'll understand the basics of VAT and how it applies to business transactions
You'll produce trial balances and simple financial statements
You'll develop skills in using accounting software
You'll build an understanding of the business environment and how finance functions within it
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at Basingstoke College of Technology. Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions and practical exercises. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these at an approved test centre when you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology 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 in offices and organisations
Payroll administrator - processing employee pay and deductions
Purchase ledger clerk - managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk - recording customer payments and chasing debts
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting - the natural next step, covering more complex financial processes and management accounting. Many employers fund this for staff already working in finance.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting - takes you to technician level and can exempt you from some ACCA or CIMA exams, opening routes into chartered accountancy.
