AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Reed Business School

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By enrolling in the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, you will earn a globally recognised AAT qualification, equipping you with the foundational skills you need in a variety of areas to help you become a successful entry level accountant.

You will explore topics ranging from double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers.

To be awarded the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, you’ll need to successfully complete four core units.

This course is live-online, delivered in real-time, online classes with live tutors. Ideal for learners seeking flexibility.

Core Units:

Introduction to Bookkeeping:
Build a strong foundation in bookkeeping by learning the purpose of key business documents, how to record financial transactions, create and use coding systems, and set up effective bookkeeping processes. You'll also learn how to calculate invoice and credit note values, process customer receipts, and accurately record transactions in books of prime entry.

Principles of Bookkeeping Controls:
Develop the skills to monitor and maintain accurate financial records through the use of bookkeeping controls. Learn how to produce and reconcile control accounts, process invoices and credit notes, record transactions correctly, and manage customer receipts with confidence.

Principles of Costing:
Gain an understanding of how organisations record, classify and allocate costs to support decision-making. Explore a range of costing techniques and learn how to calculate inventory valuations, labour costs, overhead absorption rates, product costs, and total and unit costs, while understanding the relationship between costing and financial accounting.

The Business Environment:
Explore the legal, economic and organisational factors that influence businesses. You'll examine the sources and classifications of law, the key elements of contracts and remedies for breach, alongside the wider economic environment, government influence and competitive landscape. The unit also covers core business functions and the vital role finance teams play in supporting organisational success.

This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles.

AAT qualifications are recognised and valued by employers as vocational and technical qualifications that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance role

There are no formal requirements for this AAT Level 2 qualification, however for the best chance at success on this course and in your career, you’ll need to have a good standard of English and maths.

The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Credit Control Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk (typical salaries £22,000-£36,000).