Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, part-time over 35 weeks on a day or block release basis. You'll build the core accounting knowledge and skills that employers in finance and accountancy look for. The course covers the AQ2022 syllabus, giving you a grounding in financial transactions, bookkeeping, and basic costing. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Completing the course earns you the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Who this course is for
This AAT qualification is an ideal starting point for learners wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance. This course is ideal for anyone already working in accounting or those aspiring to do so and achieve a qualification under the AQ2022 syllabus. The course develops an understanding of the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately
You'll understand double-entry bookkeeping and the principles behind it
You'll learn how to prepare and reconcile bank statements
You'll develop skills in basic costing and cost recording
You'll understand VAT and how it applies to business transactions
You'll learn how to use accounting software to record and manage financial data
You'll develop an understanding of the wider business environment and how finance fits within it
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Basingstoke College of Technology, with tutor-led sessions covering each topic in the AQ2022 syllabus. Assessment is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own exam, which you sit when you're ready. There is no coursework or portfolio. You'll need to pass all the required assessments to earn the Certificate.
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 and payments for a business
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small businesses
Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
Payroll assistant, calculating and processing employee pay
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 after Level 2, covering more advanced financial statements and tax
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, which opens the door to senior finance roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams
ACCA or CIMA qualifications, for those aiming toward chartered accountant status
