Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Farnborough. Evening classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 36 weeks, part-time. You'll cover the core principles of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring for finance and accounts roles. The level 2 AAT certificate accounting qualification is a recognised step into a career in accounting.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll process transactions using accounting software.
You'll prepare and reconcile ledger accounts.
You'll calculate basic costs and understand cost behaviour.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll produce and check financial documents such as invoices and statements.
You'll work with payroll and understand the basics of payroll processing.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Farnborough College of Technology on an evening timetable. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own exam, which you sit when you are ready. Your tutor will guide your preparation throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for businesses
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and reporting
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer invoices and credit control
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more advanced management accounting, financial statements, and tax. Most employers hiring for accounts roles expect Level 3 as a minimum.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and can exempt you from parts of ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications.
