Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, part-time during the day over 18 weeks. You'll need to have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping before starting. If you have, you'll be exempt from the first two units of this course. The course covers accounting, finance and business at foundation level, preparing you for junior and entry-level accounting roles. AAT level 2 aat certificate accounting classes are assessed through computer-based exams. You'll finish with the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Who this course is for
This AAT course provides a solid foundation in accountancy, finance and business, preparing you for work in junior and entry-level accounting roles.This course is ideal for the internal progressions of students who have completed the AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification and are looking to progress to the Accounting route.If you’ve completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping Qualification, you will be exempt from completing the first two units of this level (Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls).
Entry requirements
You will need:To have good numeric skills and be able to complete exams and written projects in EnglishTo have successfully completed the Level 2 Certificate in BookkeepingAll applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of bookkeeping principles and how they apply to accounting.
You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately.
You'll study the principles of costing and how to apply them in a business context.
You'll learn how to prepare and interpret basic financial statements.
You'll understand how businesses are structured and how finance functions within them.
You'll build the knowledge needed for junior accounting and finance roles.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is through computer-based exams set by AAT. All applicants have an initial assessment and interview before starting to confirm the course is the right fit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, supporting day-to-day financial processing in a business
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator, processing employee pay and deductions
Finance administrator, providing general financial support to a team
Junior bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for a business
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step after this qualification. It covers more advanced accounting tasks and opens the door to roles such as accounts supervisor or assistant accountant.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward senior finance roles or who want to work toward chartered accountancy membership.
