Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, part-time during the day. This is the starting point for the AAT's three-level professional accounting qualification. Over one year, you'll study double-entry bookkeeping, account reconciliation, basic costing, and computerised accounting software. You'll also cover business communication, commercial law, and the professional skills employers look for in accounting and finance roles. Please note: a one-off AAT registration fee of £186 is payable directly to AAT.
Who this course is for
This course will give you the opportunity to gain the skill demanded by employers, whilst achieving a nationally recognised qualification. This 1 year course is the first level of the three year professional qualification which can lead to a career in Accounting. During the course you will study bookkeeping, reconcile accounts, computerised accounting and software, basic costing, and working in an accounting environment.
Completing this qualification will develop accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers.
You will learn an understanding of accounting software and develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace. Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, IT skills and an understanding of the business environment, all of which are covered by this qualification.
The qualification develops additional business skills that have particular relevance to those working in accountancy, finance and general business roles.
You will be introduced to elements of commercial law that might have an impact on them when working in accountancy, such as contract law, employment law and company law. In addition, you will further develop your business communication and personal skills and will learn how to manage your personal and professional development through lifelong learning.
Please note: Learners will be required to pay an additional one-off registration fee of £180 directly to the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
This one-off registration fee will give you access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years, and access to the study support resources, and enable you to sit the qualification assessments.
For more information on this AAT registration fee please "https://www.aat.org.uk/qualifications-and-courses/accounting/level-2-certificate-accounting" click here.
Entry requirements
It is desirable for Applicants to have; a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or an equivalent qualification including GCSE maths grade 4 or level 2 equivalent in maths
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll reconcile accounts, including purchase, sales, and general ledgers.
You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll calculate basic costs and understand costing principles.
You'll develop professional communication and workplace skills relevant to accounting roles.
You'll understand elements of commercial law, including contract, employment, and company law.
You'll plan your own professional development through lifelong learning approaches.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom sessions at Burton Town Centre Campus on Monday daytimes and Tuesday evenings. Learning is delivered face-to-face, covering both theory and practical accounting tasks. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams as you complete each unit of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments in a finance team.
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for a business.
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments.
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer invoices and receipts.
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing and records.
Finance administrator, handling day-to-day financial tasks in an office.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step in the AAT qualification route, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The final AAT level, which can lead to full AAT membership and open routes toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
