Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 2 or if you're unemployed. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.
AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Clapham Campus, part-time during the day over 23 weeks. Course fees vary depending on your circumstances, and funding may be available for eligible learners. This is an entry-level accounting qualification covering basic accounting principles and practical finance skills. It suits anyone who has completed a Level 1 accountancy or related qualification and wants to build on that with a recognised professional step. The AAT is the Association of Accounting Technicians, and this level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification is a solid foundation for a career in finance.
Who this course is for
This course is for adults aged 19+ only.This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Foundation course is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone looking to achieve a professional qualification in finance. It will cover the introduction to basic accounting principles and skills.
Entry requirements
You will require a Level 1 Accountancy course or related qualification, for example, Business Administration or Bookkeeping, plus Level 1 in English and maths.You will also ideally require four GCSE�s, grades 4-9.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
You'll process financial transactions accurately
You'll understand basic costing and cost recording
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements
You'll use accounting software to record and manage financial data
You'll understand the role of accounting in a business context
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Lambeth College Clapham Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practical exercises, and guided study. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based assessments set by the AAT. You'll sit these assessments when you're ready, and results are available quickly. There is no written exam in the traditional sense. Your tutor will guide you through each unit before you take the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Clapham Campus 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 small business
Payroll assistant, calculating and processing staff wages
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, tracking customer accounts and receipts
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers more advanced financial processes and opens the door to technician-level roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Takes you to the highest AAT level, covering budgeting, financial statements, and management accounting. Many employers treat this as equivalent to the first year of a degree-level finance qualification.
