AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 18 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee remission may be available. Contact the Admissions department to find out what you'd pay. The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is a well-regarded qualification in finance and bookkeeping. It covers the core skills employers look for in accounting roles, from double-entry bookkeeping to basic costing. These level 2 aat certificate accounting classes give you a solid foundation for a career in finance.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and process sales and purchase ledgers.
You'll understand basic costing principles used in business.
You'll work with VAT returns and understand how VAT applies to transactions.
You'll use accounting software to manage financial data.
You'll produce trial balances and identify errors in accounts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Halesowen College, with tutor-led sessions covering accounting theory and practical tasks. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete assessments as you progress through the course rather than all at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Processing invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping.
Bookkeeper. Maintaining financial records for small businesses.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Recording customer payments and chasing debts.
Payroll administrator. Processing staff wages and deductions.
Finance administrator. Supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers more advanced accounting tasks including financial statements and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Takes you to technician level and can lead to exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status in the longer term.
