AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

The purpose of the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is to offer grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study.

This qualification is suitable for young people who have just left school as well as for adults returning to work after a break or for anyone wishing to change career.

The Level 2 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.

What topics will I study?

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

You will be assessed through time-constrained competence-based external online examinations throughout the programme, including a synoptic assessment (final examination covering all units).

In addition to the above AAT units, at the end of the programme you will complete a Computerised Accounts unit which cover 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.

Exeter College has been shortlisted for the AAT Training Provider Awards 2024.

Teaching and learning methods:

Workroom based teaching and practice exercises to develop accounting skills, IT skills and exam preparation 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.

Next steps: Finance is at the heart of every business, so demand for accounting and finance skills will never go away. Jobs in accounting and finance are extremely diverse and deliver exciting career opportunities.

With AAT on your CV, you demonstrate a level of industry excellence and work-readiness sought after by employers across all industries. The qualification can lead to such roles as:

• Accounts administrator
• Accounts assistant
• Accounts payable clerk
• Purchase/sales ledger clerk
• Trainee accounting technician
• Trainee finance assistant

You will study at our Hele Road or Future Skills Centre. Our Future Skills Centre opened in 2021 near Exeter Airport. The Centre focuses on courses for high-tech jobs in aeronautical, engineering, digital, construction and clean growth. There is a free car park and cafe on site.

AAT membership (currently £150 per year.)

AAT coursebooks and question banks (currently around £100 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.