AAT - Foundation Certificate in Accounting -Level 2

Take your first step towards a successful career in accounting with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2). This is the AAT’s most sought-after qualification and is ideal for anyone looking to gain a firm foundation in accounting or validate their existing skills.

AAT qualifications are based on practical, real-world knowledge that has been gathered from experienced accountants. As a result, they are well respected by employers around the world. This online accounting course will give you a solid understanding of finance administration, including double entry bookkeeping, basic costing and using accounting software.

By completing this AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) course, you will gain the skills to become a member of an accounts or payroll team. This is the first step on the road to a career in accounting or finance.

Who are e-Careers?

e-Careers specialise in professional qualifications designed to help people boost their skillset and further their careers. They offer online and classroom courses aimed at a wide range of sectors, many of which are accredited by leading industry organisations.

Since they were formed in 2011, e-Careers has trained over 500,000 people in 50 countries. They have won two national awards, including Disruptive Business of the Year at the UK Business Awards.

e-Careers are an AAT approved provider and offer a number of accounting and bookkeeping courses to help you kick-start your accounting career. If you’re unsure which option is best for you, one of their Course Advisors will be able to point you in the right direction.

Benefits of studying with AAT with e-Careers

• Online learning, anytime, anywhere
• 95% AAT pass rates
• Free study plan to help keep you on track
• Free professional tutor support
• Exclusively with us – you get an AAT and Sage certificate
• Includes Sage 50 software
• Flexible payment options available.

To start your journey towards your accounting career, click “Enquire Now”, fill in your details and we will call you back and arrange everything

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About the AAT

The AAT is the UK’s leading awarding and membership body for vocational accountants and has over 140,000 members worldwide. In fact, the organisation awards 80% of all vocational qualifications in accounting.

AAT accounting qualifications are recognised around the world and provide you with skills in high demand among employers.

Course Units

The course consists of five units:

• Bookkeeping Transactions
• Bookkeeping Controls
• Elements of Costing
• Using Accounting Software
• Working Effectively in Finance

The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting sits at Level 2 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which is formerly known as the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Additional Fees

To sit your exams and receive your qualification, you will need to pay:

• AAT Registration Fees
• AAT Annual Student Membership Fees (Due one year after registration)
• AAT Exam Fees

Exam Format

In order to gain an AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) you will need to pass five exams. You can take these computer-based tests at one of 200 AAT-approved exam centres around the UK.

Exam centre fees vary depending on your chosen test centre. You can speak to our team of Course Experts to find out about the latest information and how to pay.

Please speak to one of our specialists regarding taking your assessment.

Tutor Support

Throughout your 12-month course access period you will be able to access tutor support from accountants with over 10 years’ experience in industry.

Your tutor will be on hand 24/7 and can provide you with course guidance and professional advice. This not only helps you to get the most from your course, but from your exams. In fact, our AAT pass rates currently stand at 95%!

Course Duration

You will be able to access your online AAT course for 12 months. However, we find that most of our students complete this in half the time. This enables you to study at your own pace and fit learning around other time commitments.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in accountancy or finance. It is also perfect if you already work in these areas and would like to formalise your knowledge with a qualification from a leading awarding body. Gaining an AAT Foundation Certificate is also the perfect stepping stone for further study.

There are no requirements to take this course, however we recommend you have a good standard of English and maths.

This course will provide you with the knowledge to function in job roles including:

• Accounts Administrator
• Accounts Assistant
• Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Trainee Accounting Technician