AAT Level 2 Certificate

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Course Details

If you'd like to gain a good "hands on" grasp of essential accounting skills and principles, and how to apply them in your job, this course offers just what you're looking for.

Unlike more formal Book-Keeping training, it keeps the focus on practical application. As a result, by the end of your course, you will have gained a good understanding of both manual and computerised accounts and you will know how to use them in a "real world" setting.

Given its down-to-earth focus, this training is ideal for anyone already working in an accounting practice, or in the finance department of either a public service organisation or commercial business. It's a great way to sharpen your skills and increase your value to your employer.

Equally, it's perfect if you're seeking a practical introductory training that will open the door to your first job in accounting. That's because you will learn all the core skills as you progress through your course, and so don't need any experience before you begin.

Another big advantage of your Certificate course is that it, at the end of it, you will have the option of undertaking further training in order to progress towards the full AAT Accounting Qualification.

Qualifications

In order to gain the AAT Level 2 Certificate you will be required to sit 3 exams and 2 computer-based projects. From there, if you wish, you'll be able to go on to study for the AAT Level 3 Diploma - the next step on your way to the full AAT Accounting Qualification.

The AAT is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians, with over 100,000 members worldwide - this prestigious qualification is guaranteed to give you the edge throughout your career, and will open the door to a huge range of well paid and highly respected accounting roles.

The AAT is supported by the main UK chartered accountancy bodies, for whom AAT qualifications can provide exemptions on the route to becoming a chartered accountant.

*Please note that if you have been made bankrupt or have a criminal record the AAT may not allow you to sit the exams.

Study Plan

• Introduction, Business Accounting
• Double Entry Bookkeeping
• Day Books
• VAT
• The Cash Book and Petty Cash Book
• Control Accounts
• Reconciliations
• Journals and the Trial Balance
• Payroll Accounting Procedures
• The Banking System
• Credit Control, Bad Debts, Communications
• Business Law

Assignments

You will be asked to complete and submit a total of 8 assignments and as you progress through the 12 study modules.This will enable your personal tutor to see your progress, offer helpful feedback, and ensure you're getting the very most from your training.

Study Details

Your AAT Certificate for Accounting training is spread over seven workbooks and carefully structured to let you learn at your own pace, in a logical way.

Once you have completed the AAT Level 2 course you a required to sit 3 AAT exams.  Successful completion of the exams will see you receive your AAT Certificate.

Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 300 hours of study.

Careers

By equipping you with the practical, hands-on accounting skills employers are looking for, your AAT Certificate for Accounting training will prepare you for your first specialist accounting role. This could be as a Book-Keeper, Accounts Clerk, Company Cashier, Sales or Purchase Ledger Clerk, or Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant.

Example roles that students with AAT qualifications could perform are below:

Accounts Clerk
*£20,527
Source: www.payscale.com - May 2011

Part Qualified Accounting Technician
*£25,000
Source: Hays Market Overview & Salary Guide 2011