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

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

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 20 weeks and combines pre-recorded lessons with a weekly face-to-face session at the campus. You'll build a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills. Topics include double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and how purchase, sales, and general ledgers work. These are the building blocks employers look for in accounting and finance roles.

Who this course is for

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 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.

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.

Entry requirements

Blended Learning in partnership with Mindful Education. Pre-recorded lessons with a weekly face-to-face session at St Albans Campus.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll work with purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, and the general ledger.
  • You'll use basic costing techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll understand the principles of finance administration.
  • You'll process and reconcile financial data in line with accounting practice.

How you will learn

This course uses a blended learning approach. You'll study pre-recorded lessons in your own time, then attend one face-to-face session per week at Oaklands College St Albans Campus. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based assessments set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these at an approved assessment venue.

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, payments, and reconciliations
  • Bookkeeper - maintaining accurate financial records for a business
  • Finance administrator - supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk - managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk - recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator - processing employee pay using financial records

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. The provider notes you may be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course on successful completion of this one.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting - prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions from ACCA and CIMA professional exams.

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