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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus, one evening a week over one year. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Some learners may study free, and fees may apply for others. Visit the college website or call 0121 694 5001 for full fee information. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, purchase and sales ledgers, and accounting software. You'll need a Level 1 qualification in accounting or a related field, plus GCSEs at Grade 5 or above in English and Maths (or a Level 2 equivalent). AAT is the leading professional body for accounting technicians, and this qualification is recognised by employers across public and private sectors.

Who this course is for

Are you an adult who is looking for a career change or returning to work after a break? Are you looking to enter the world of Accounting and Consultancy? Want to work for a small, medium or one of the Big Five Consultancy’s in the World, including Deloitte, PWC, KPMG, E&Y or Grant Thornton? Are you already working in an accounts, payroll or finance department setting, looking for the next promotion and career development? Then this is the course for you!

The Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting is a part-time course designed to offer a grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study to L3 AAT Diploma. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the world's leading professional body for Accounting Technicians. The Foundation Certificate is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. This qualification could also help someone who is already working in an entry-level finance role to progress in their career by offering them development and formal recognition of their skills.

Whether your goal is to work part-time or have a full-time professional career, this course offers the practical skills and knowledge, unlocking doors to exciting opportunities in the world of accounting and consultancy.

This one-year Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting teaches students the practical key concepts and a range of accounting techniques required to work within finance roles, whether in the Public or Private sectors.

Entry requirements

Level 1 qualification in accounting or a related field plus GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 5 in English and Maths or a Level 2 equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll work with purchase, sales, and general ledgers.
  • You'll calculate basic costs and understand costing principles.
  • You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
  • You'll develop professional skills and behaviours expected in finance roles.
  • You'll understand how accounting operates in both public and private sector organisations.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom on evenings at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based assessments set and marked by AAT. There are no exams at the end of the year. Instead, you sit each assessment when you're ready during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you take the relevant assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Digbeth 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 business.
  • Payroll administrator, calculating and processing staff wages.
  • Finance administrator, supporting day-to-day financial operations.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step. Builds on Level 2 and opens the door to more senior finance roles and further AAT study.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. For those aiming at management accounting or financial reporting roles.
  • AAT membership. Once you complete the full AAT qualification pathway, you can apply for full AAT membership (MAAT), a recognised professional status with employers.
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