AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting covers a range of foundation accounting and finance skills in four mandatory units:

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

You will be evaluated through online exams with time limits during the programme, including a final exam that covers everything you have studied.

In addition to the above AAT units, at the end of the programme you will complete a Computerised Accounts unit which covers using Sage and spreadsheets software. This module will add to your employability skills in the workplace and has been created after advice taken from local employers in the sector.

Classroom based teaching and practice exercises will be used to develop your accounting skills, IT skills and exam preparation will be carried out in computer suites. Sessions are delivered by highly qualified industry accountants.

Guest lecturers and workshops from professionals working with accountancy practice and a range of finance departments.

Advice and guidance sessions and careers workshops.

You don’t need any prior accounting qualifications, skills, knowledge, or experience to get started (although good basic numeracy and literacy skills are needed). Your Maths and English will be assessed prior to you being offered a place on the course. 

Funding Availability

Low Wage: Adults earning below £26,800, in receipt of benefits, or are considered economically inactive may be eligible for fee remission.

You may be eligible for a bursary to help with these costs. Please see our Financial Support page.

We can help assess your eligibility as you enrol.

Additional Costs

AAT membership (currently £180 per year*)

AAT coursebooks and question banks (currently around £170 for all required books*)

A basic calculator (that includes a square root button) and you will also need to bring the following to the first session: pen, paper and a folder to store class handouts.