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Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Maidstone

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Maidstone. Classes run at MidKent College Maidstone Campus, part-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll build skills in double-entry bookkeeping, working with the Purchases Ledger, Sales Ledger, General Ledger, Cash Book and Journal. You'll also get an introduction to management accounting and the business environment. Before you start, you'll complete a short skills test and an AAT online skills test to confirm the level is right for you. A solid choice if you're looking for level 2 AAT certificate accounting classes that fit around other commitments.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 course, offered as remote online learning eitherduring the day or evening, will start to develop your skills in double-entry bookkeeping.

It is targeted towards manual bookkeeping, but digital bookkeeping will be discussed. You will learn how to work with the Purchases Ledger, Sales Ledger and General Ledger, Cash Book and Journal and you will have an introduction to management accounting together with the Business Environment

Level 2 consists of the following modules:

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
  • Principles of Costing
  • Business Environment

All of the modules are assessed by online supervised exams authorised and assessed by the AAT and you would receive instant results for the two Bookkeeping modules, results for the Costing unit are available within 15 days and it would be a 6 week wait for the Business Environment assessment.Courses are classroom based at Maidstone in the daytime or a remote evening class is available – lessons will be a combination of theory and practical exercises.

Homework will be set each week

The course fee does not include the registration with the AAT, which must be completed within four weeks of starting the course (at the very latest). Information and prices can be found at www.aat.org.uk

Any re-sits will be charged at the rate set by the AAT at the time.

You will need to purchase your own textbooks and information and prices can be found on www.osbornebooks.co.uk

Entry requirements

You will need to have a good level of general education with good literacy and numeracy skills. You will be required to undertake a short test to check your current skill levels in these areas and an AAT online skills test.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop double-entry bookkeeping skills using manual methods.
  • You'll work with the Purchases Ledger to record and manage supplier transactions.
  • You'll work with the Sales Ledger to record and manage customer transactions.
  • You'll use the General Ledger to maintain complete financial records.
  • You'll record transactions using the Cash Book and Journal.
  • You'll gain an introduction to management accounting principles.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how it relates to accounting practice.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at MidKent College Maidstone Campus. Learning is delivered part-time during the day over one year. Assessment follows the AAT format, which includes computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you sit the relevant assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Maidstone Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments and ledger entries
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for a business
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: managing customer invoices and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: processing staff wages and deductions
  • Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with data entry and reporting

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and indirect tax.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior accounting roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.

Completing the full AAT pathway opens routes into professional membership and more senior finance roles.

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