Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Hereford. Classes run at Herefordshire College, part-time during the day. The course takes around 10 months to complete, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, covering double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and purchase, sales and general ledgers. The course also introduces ethics, technology, communications and sustainability as they apply to accounting work. When employers ask for an AAT qualification, this is the level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification they recognise as the starting point.
Who this course is for
This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers.Students will also learn about accountancy related business and personal skills and be introduced to the four key themes embedded in the qualification: ethics, technology, communications and sustainability.
What you will learn
You'll learn double-entry bookkeeping from the ground up.
You'll understand how purchase, sales and general ledgers work.
You'll apply basic costing techniques used in finance roles.
You'll develop finance administration skills used day-to-day in accounting work.
You'll explore the ethical responsibilities that come with working in accountancy.
You'll learn how technology and digital tools are used in modern accounting.
You'll practise the communication skills needed in a finance environment.
You'll gain an understanding of sustainability as it relates to accounting practice.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Herefordshire College, with tutor-led sessions covering each topic area. 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 you're ready, and your tutor will guide you through the preparation. There are no coursework portfolios for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College 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 invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and receipts.
Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and deductions.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting. The natural next step, covering more advanced management accounting, tax and financial statements.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Takes you to technician level and can open routes toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
ACCA Foundation Certificate in Accountancy. An alternative route for those who want to move toward full chartered status.
