AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Hillingdon

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free if you're on a low income. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact HRUC for more info.

About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Uxbridge, full-time during the day. Tuition fees may apply, though some learners may be eligible to study free. This level 2 aat certificate accounting course runs over 34 weeks and covers how businesses handle sales and purchases, how organisations operate, and how to contribute effectively in a finance environment. You'll study aat certificate accounting classes covering bookkeeping, documents, and financial procedures used in real accounting roles. AAT is the recognised professional body for accounting technicians, and this qualification carries weight with employers in finance and accounts.

Who this course is for

Students who wish to gain a professional qualification and are aiming to be employed in an accounting or financial environment. It will give students an understanding of: * How different organisations operate * How to contribute effectively in the workplace * How businesses process sales and purchases, and the documents and procedures associated with this.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how different types of organisations are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll understand how businesses process sales and purchases, including the documents and procedures involved.
  • You'll develop knowledge of bookkeeping principles and double-entry accounting.
  • You'll learn how to use accounting software to record financial transactions.
  • You'll understand how to contribute effectively in a workplace accounting or finance environment.
  • You'll gain knowledge of basic costing and how costs are recorded in a business.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Uxbridge, full-time during the day. 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. Uxbridge 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, recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business.
  • Finance administrator, supporting accounts departments with data entry and reconciliation.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing in a business.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and opens doors to senior finance roles.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing the AAT route.

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