Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, part-time during the day. The course uses blended learning, so you study some material online and attend the centre for the rest. Over 32 weeks, you'll cover the core skills that AAT accounting work is built on. That includes double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring for accounting and finance roles. You'll finish with the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and process basic financial documents, including invoices and receipts.
You'll use accounting software to manage financial data.
You'll calculate basic costs and understand how they affect a business.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to transactions.
You'll reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
You'll work with the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
How you will learn
You'll study through a mix of online learning and face-to-face sessions at Strode College. AAT assessments are computer-based and taken online. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete assessments as you work through the course rather than sitting one final exam at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Entry-level role processing invoices and payments.
Bookkeeper. Recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business.
Finance administrator. Supporting a finance team with data entry and reconciliation.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Handling customer invoices and receipts.
Payroll assistant. Processing employee pay using accounting software.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step. Covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Opens the door to more senior accounting roles.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and roles such as management accountant or financial analyst.
AAT Bookkeeping qualifications. If you want to focus specifically on bookkeeping rather than broader accounting.
