Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Bromley. Classes run at London South East Colleges Orpington, part-time during the day, over 16 weeks. You'll study the foundations of accounting, covering double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. Entry typically requires four GCSEs at grades 3 to 9 (or A* to D), including English and maths, or a Level 1 qualification. The course suits anyone who wants to fit study around other commitments. You'll finish with the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
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 use accounting software to manage financial data.
You'll calculate basic costs and understand how they affect a business.
You'll reconcile bank statements and identify discrepancies.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to transactions.
You'll produce simple financial documents used in everyday accounting work.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at London South East Colleges Orpington. Learning is a mix of tutor-led instruction and practical exercises. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Orpington 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 financial records for small businesses
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and credit control
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing and records
Finance administrator, providing general accounting support across a business
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and opens doors to senior finance roles.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status, AAT Level 3 or 4 can provide exemptions from early ACCA or CIMA papers.
