Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Mansfield. Evening classes run at West Notts College, one evening per week over one year. This blended learning course combines face-to-face teaching with online study tasks you complete between sessions, typically three to six hours per week. You'll cover bookkeeping, costing, and the business environment, with themes of ethics, technology, and sustainability woven throughout. Entry requires GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, or equivalent, though relevant work experience in accounting is also considered.
Who this course is for
We are excited to introduce our revamped AAT courses. With multiple start dates available throughout the year, our blended learning approach seamlessly integrates face-to-face interaction with online activities. This new model entails attending college for one evening every week or one full day every week, accompanied by 3-6 hours of online tasks to be completed at your convenience before the subsequent classroom session. This course covers a broad range of core accounting skills, as well as accountancy-related business skills and personal skills. Key themes have also been introduced throughout the suite of accounting qualifications, including technology, ethics, sustainability and communication. An AAT qualification offers you a professional status that reflects the skills you’ve worked so hard to gain. For further information on the AAT courses and qualifications, visit the AAT website.
Entry requirements
GCSE English and Maths grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent). However, these will be reviewed upon application. If you are already working in accounting, please provide details of your experience on your application.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of bookkeeping, including recording transactions accurately
You'll understand bookkeeping controls and how to maintain ledger accounts
You'll apply costing principles to support business decision-making
You'll explore the business environment and how organisations operate
You'll develop awareness of ethics and professional standards in accounting
You'll build understanding of how technology and sustainability apply to modern accounting roles
How you will learn
You'll attend West Notts College one evening per week for face-to-face teaching in small classes. Between sessions, you'll complete three to six hours of structured online activities. Assessment is by computer-based exams for each unit. The course fee covers your first attempt at each exam, access to the online learning platform, and hard copy textbooks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Notts 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 financial records for a business
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and receipts
Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and deductions
