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Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Chichester – Chichester College

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Chichester. Daytime classes run at Chichester College, from 12.45pm to 5pm, part-time over 10 months. If you have less than 12 months of experience working in an accounting office, the college recommends starting with the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping first. You'll also need a good standard of English and maths before you begin. The course builds core accountancy skills alongside transferable business and communication skills. It suits those entering the workplace or changing careers into finance and accounting.

Who this course is for

This is the day time course from 12.45pm to 5pm. There is an evening alternative available from our website (6pm to 8pm on Mnndays and Tuesdays.)

Students should choose the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting if they are interested in developing transferable business and personal skills alongside their core accountancy skills. This qualification may also be valuable for those entering the workplace for the first time or for those changing careers who would like additional support in upskilling to enter, or re-enter, a business environment.

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting covers a broad range of manual and accounting software skills, as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.

Entry requirements

Previous accounting experience and knowledge plus Excel usage is an advantage: you will be advised of the best starting point at interview.

Students should begin their studies with a good standard of English and Maths. Accountants work at the very heart of a business and are expected to be able to communicate information clearly and appropriately to a given audience.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping and how to process financial transactions.
  • You'll understand how to prepare and reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts.
  • You'll develop skills in using accounting software to record and manage financial data.
  • You'll learn how to calculate and process payroll transactions.
  • You'll build knowledge of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
  • You'll practise communicating financial information clearly and accurately.
  • You'll develop transferable business skills relevant to working in a finance environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chichester College. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own assessment, which you sit when you're ready. There is no coursework or portfolio. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and help you prepare for each exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester 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 day-to-day financial records
  • Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and deductions
  • Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with data entry and reporting
  • Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and reconciliations
  • Sales ledger clerk, managing customer accounts and chasing payments

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step, covering more advanced management accounting, tax, and financial statements. Required to progress toward full AAT membership.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Builds on Level 3 and opens routes into roles such as assistant accountant and finance manager.
  • AAT-ACA Fast Track. If you complete AAT Level 4, you may be eligible to fast-track into the ICAEW ACA chartered accountancy qualification.
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