AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll need Functional Skills Level 1 in both English and Maths to enrol, and all applicants have an initial assessment and interview before starting. The course covers bookkeeping, bookkeeping controls, costing, and the business environment, giving you the foundation for junior and entry-level accounting roles. Note that AAT membership registration is required, currently £186 for new members, plus a one-off qualification access fee.
Who this course is for
This course offers you an introduction to accounting, giving you the core knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study. This qualification could also help you to progress by offering career development, if you are already working in an entry-level finance role.You will develop accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Using accounting software, you will develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace. Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, IT skills and an understanding of the business environment, all of which are covered in this qualification.
Entry requirements
You will need:Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 1 or above, or equivalentAll applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of bookkeeping and how to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll apply bookkeeping controls to check and correct financial records.
You'll understand the principles of costing and how costs are classified and calculated.
You'll explore the business environment and how organisations operate financially.
You'll develop the numeric and written skills needed to pass AAT skills tests and exams.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus. Assessment is continuous, through skills tests and exams. There is no single end-of-course exam; your progress is tested throughout the course. You'll need to complete written projects as well as sit formal assessments.
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. You will need to register with AAT before or at enrolment. The current registration fee for new members is £186, plus a one-off fee for lifetime access to the qualification.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial accounts for a business
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing in a finance team
Finance administrator: general financial admin in an office or organisation
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more advanced financial accounting, tax, and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: takes you to technician level, opening doors to roles with more responsibility and higher pay.
ACCA or CIMA: if you want to qualify as a chartered accountant, AAT Level 4 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA and CIMA papers.
