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Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting

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AAT is the world’s leading professional membership body for accounting technicians, with over 100,000 members worldwide.

The Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting is designed for those who wish to develop both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills needed to pursue a successful career in accounting or progress on to further study.

You will gain a broad and thorough introduction to accountancy whilst developing your skills in finance administration, double-entry bookkeeping, accounting software and purchase, sales and general ledgers.

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The course starts in September and will take one year to complete.

Depending on your chosen campus you will attend:

  • Thursday, 9.30am to 4.30pm
    Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.
  • Monday and Tuesday, 6.00pm to 9.00pm – One face-to-face and one online session, delivered via Microsoft Teams, per week.
    Main Campus, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 3SD.

You will study the following:

  • Introduction to bookkeeping
  • Principles of bookkeeping controls
  • Principles of costing
  • The business environment
The course is assessed through computer-based assessments at the end of each unit. You will also undertake an end-of-year synoptic test once all units have been completed.

You must have achieved GCSEs at grade 4 or above (equivalent to grade C or above) in English and maths, or an equivalent qualification.

All new applicants for an AAT course at St Helens College are required to undertake a centre-devised numeracy and literacy assessment and attend an interview.

The total cost of this course is £765. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
Upon successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Alternatively, you may wish to secure employment within entry level accountancy roles.
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