Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, in around 35 weeks. This is the AAT Certificate in Accounting, the recognised starting point for a career in accounting and finance. You study online, so you can fit your learning around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and business accounting software. Funding is available for school leavers and adults, so check your eligibility when you apply. You'll finish with the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements.
You'll use accounting software to manage financial records.
You'll calculate basic costs and understand how businesses control spending.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll produce basic financial documents including invoices, credit notes, and remittances.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a time and pace that suits you. Assessment is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own exam, which you sit when you feel ready. You'll need to pass each assessment to earn the full Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for businesses
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator: processing staff wages and HMRC submissions
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and reporting
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Most employers expect Level 3 for senior accounts roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for management accounting and more senior finance positions.
ACCA or CIMA: professional accountancy qualifications you can work toward after completing AAT, recognised by employers across the UK and internationally.
