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.

Students will also learn about accountancy related business and personal skills and be introduced to the four key themes embedded in the qualification: ethics, technology, communications and sustainability.

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

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is where you’ll develop your skills in finance administration: double-entry bookkeeping, purchase, sales and general ledgers, basic costing and using accounting software.

Study Methods

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 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. 

Units within the qualification:

1. 1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
   2. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
   3. Principles of Costing
   4. The Business Environment.

Who is it for?

The Level 2 certificate will suit you if:

• you work in accounts and would like a formal qualification in the field
• you would like to acquire new skills to help with a change in your career
• you’re a school leaver looking for an introduction to accounting and finance.

Career

Each of the AAT accounting qualifications is a qualification in its own right. That means as you progress through each qualification, the skills you’ve learnt can be applied to a wider range of roles – from Accounts Administrator through to senior level positions such as Commercial Analyst and Management Accountants.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualifications (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).

Throughout each qualification you’ll learn practical skills to prime you for the workplace, from basic finance administration skills, preparing final accounts, through to complex management accounting tasks. 

As you work through the qualification levels you’ll build skills and knowledge on the key business themes; communication, ethics, technology and sustainability – gaining an understanding of why these are important skills to have in the modern accounting world.