Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Boston. Evening classes run at Boston College, part-time over one year. The course combines classroom sessions with online learning, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll cover the core principles of accounting and finance administration, building the knowledge needed for junior and entry-level accounting roles. AAT is the Association of Accounting Technicians, and this level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification is widely understood by employers in finance and bookkeeping. Entry requires Grade 3 or equivalent in English and Maths. Previous accounting knowledge helps but is not essential.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Accounting AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Certificate is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic accounting principles and skills. This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom. This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software. On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who are looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
Entry requirements
The entry qualifications for the Level 2 Accounting AAT Certificate are Grade 3 or equivalent in English and Maths. Previous knowledge of accounting or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping and how to record financial transactions.
You'll understand how to prepare and process basic financial documents.
You'll learn how to manage petty cash and reconcile bank statements.
You'll develop skills in using accounting software to record and process data.
You'll understand the basics of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll learn how to produce trial balances and identify errors in financial records.
You'll gain an understanding of the role of accounting within a business.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at Boston College and complete online learning between sessions through a blended delivery model in partnership with Mindful Education. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based assessments set by AAT. These are taken at approved assessment centres and must be passed to achieve the qualification. Your tutor will guide you through each unit before you sit the assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Boston College 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
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll assistant, helping to process staff wages and records
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting. The natural next step, covering more advanced management accounting and financial reporting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior accounting roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
AAT Bookkeeping qualifications. A shorter route if you want to specialise in bookkeeping rather than broader accounting.
