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Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course Online – University Centre Somerset

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start12 Jan 2027
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course typically takes two years to complete. You'll study core accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and how businesses manage their finances. Topics also cover using accounting software and understanding the business environment. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll use accounting software to process and manage financial data.
  • You'll understand basic costing methods and how they support business decisions.
  • You'll prepare and check simple financial documents, including invoices and statements.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances day to day.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the business environment and how it affects accounting practice.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through learning materials at your own pace. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based tests and skills-based assessments set by AAT. You'll need to pass each unit assessment to progress. University Centre Somerset will confirm the assessment schedule and any online support available before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Bookkeeper, records income and expenditure for small businesses.
  • Accounts administrator, handles financial admin and document processing.
  • Accounts payable clerk, manages supplier invoices and payments.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, maintains records of what a business owes.
  • Finance assistant, provides general support within a finance department.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the natural next step for those wanting to progress to more complex accounting work and higher-level roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward senior finance roles or part-qualification for chartered accountancy.
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Foundation, for those considering a longer-term route into professional accountancy.
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