Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in St Albans – Oaklands College St Albans Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration28 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in St Albans. Evening classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This blended course combines face-to-face classroom sessions with online learning. You'll need Maths Level 2 and English Level 2 to join, but no prior accounting knowledge is required. The course runs over 35 weeks part-time and covers double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and purchase, sales and general ledgers. A solid foundation for anyone moving into finance or accounts work.

Who this course is for

This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.

This Level 2 course is part-funded, so the cost for students is reduced.

This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers.

Study method: Online and On Campus

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.

Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer, meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 4-5 hours studying independently online each week.

On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor, without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.

Study the Level 2 certificate to gain a solid foundation in the basics of accounting.

On successful completion of this course, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Please see information on progression below.

Please note: Classes are available from the 23rd and 26th September.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification although it is required that you have a minimum of Maths Level 2 and English Level 2. You do not need prior knowledge of Accounting Software packages or Level 1 Bookkeeping. You can test your knowledge at https://www.aat.org.uk/qualifications-and-courses/skillcheck

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll work with purchase ledgers, sales ledgers and the general ledger.
  • You'll understand basic costing methods used in business finance.
  • You'll process financial documents including invoices and credit notes.
  • You'll use accounting software to support day-to-day finance tasks.
  • You'll understand the role of finance administration within an organisation.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the evening at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, combined with online study through a blended learning platform. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit assessments at an approved test centre when you're ready. Your tutor will guide you through each unit before you take the relevant assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments day to day
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for a business
  • Finance administrator, supporting a company's accounts team
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer billing and receipts
  • Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and deductions

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and tax.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Takes you to technician level and can lead toward chartered accountancy routes.
  • AAT-qualified roles. Completing the full AAT pathway opens the door to ACCA or CIMA membership for those who want to go further in professional accounting.

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