AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Is the AAT Level 2 in Accounting Foundation Certificate course suitable for me?

Anyone can enrol on the AAT Accounting Level 2 training course, making it perfect for those looking to start a career in accounting, and those who have little to no experience in the industry.

You will be required to:  

•    Be at least 16 years old (or have the consent of a parent or guardian)
•    Have a solid understanding of the English language
•    Be comfortable with basic mathematics
•    Have access to a PC or Laptop (This course is both Mac and Windows compatible)

While this qualification is delivered online, we also include the textbooks to assist you with your studies. 

What jobs can I apply for after my AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting training?

Having an AAT certificate on your CV can help increase your confidence and give you a competitive advantage in the job market. Employers value AAT qualifications and large organisations, such as KPMG train their staff with AAT – demonstrating the real industry demand.

 Typical job roles include:  

• Accounts Administrator - £23,000 
• Payroll Administrator - £23,000 
• Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk - £23,000 
• Accounts Payable Clerk - £24,000

(Source: Payscale)

Additional pathways include progressing onto our AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3. With this qualification, you can apply for more senior accounting jobs, and gain AATQB status, making you a qualified Bookkeeper. You will be able to use the initials AATQB after your name and can legally run your own Bookkeeping business.   

Our AAT Level 2 Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting package will save you money compared to ordering the courses separately.

 AAT Salaries

Salaries for AAT certified professionals in the UK has risen this year. The average salary by job level has been outlined below: 

• Administrator - £20,000
• Accounts/Finance Assistant - £21,989
• Accounts/Finance Officer - £27,000
• Team Leader/Supervisor - £28,000
• Junior Manager - £31,000
• Middle Manager - £36,000
• Director/Senior Manager - £46,000

(Source: Payscale)

General Accounting Responsibilities

As an Accountant you will be responsible for many different areas of a company’s finances, including: 

•    Preparing financial documents (bills and invoices).
•    Completing purchase orders.
•    Managing payroll.
•    Completing bank reconciliations, and more.

While salaries range by sector and job role, industry averages are between £20,000 and £24,000 a year at this level.   

AAT Certificate in Accounting Syllabus

AAT Level 2 Accounting training will provide you with a basic knowledge of accounting principles and skills. At this level, your knowledge in accounting will start to develop and finance administration is your focus.    

The four units you'll cover through this course, are:

• Unit 1 – Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Sage Business Cloud
• Unit 2 – Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
• Unit 3 - Principles of Costing
• Unit 4 – The Business Environment

 Average course completion time – 9-12 months

These qualifications will teach you how to process payments and receipts, prepare invoices, complete bank reconciliations, and have the skills required to work effectively in the finance industry.  

The national average pass rate for AAT Level 2 is 85.0%. Our pass rate is 91.2%.  

Exam Prep Sessions - To help students have the best chances of passing their exams, we have developed a series of regular exam preparation sessions.

AAT Certificate in Accounting Exam Details

Your personal AAT tutor will run your live online classes so that you get the benefits of learning in a college class without leaving your home. Live online classes cover revision sessions and practice papers on the units you need to pass your exams.

There are four exams in total - 3 computer-based exams and 1 Synoptic Assessment. 

Exams

• Introduction to Bookkeeping (90 mins)
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls (90 mins)
• Principles of Costing (90 mins)
• The Business Environment (2 hours)

When you are ready to take your assessments, you need to book your exam at an AAT approved assessment venue. We can help find the closest one to you. Exam fees vary from centre to centre.

Exam fees are not included in the course cost.  

Synoptic Assessments 

Synoptic Assessments are designed to test your understanding of a range of subjects across your AAT qualification. You can take this test most weeks of the year.  

Membership is not included in this course but purchase of the membership will be required to sit exams. As a professional AAT member, you will benefit from:

• Use of designatory letters
• Access to AAT learning portal
• Helplines to support you throughout your career
• Free events
• Discussion forums
• Exclusive networking events
• And more…

Pass Rates 

We're proud of our 91.2% pass rate. The national average pass rate for AAT Level 2 is 85.0%. We’re able to achieve such high pass rates because of the comprehensive learning package we offer, including eLearning, textbooks, live online classes, mock exams, and more!   

AAT Exams Update - COVID-19

Covid restrictions for England and Wales have now been removed. Please check with your local exam centre for advice on COVID-19 processes. 

TOTUM PRO Card

What is the TOTUM PRO Card?

The TOTUM PRO Card is the replacement of the commonly known NUS card, which offers discounts in a wide range of shops and websites, helping you get money off food, holidays and flights, clothes, make-up gym memberships and much more. TOTUM PRO card is aimed at professional learners, giving you access to exclusive discounts.

Where can you use your TOTUM PRO Card?

The TOTUM PRO Card offers a range of discounts across a wide range of shops and websites. The list below provides a sample of the places you can receive discounts from.