AAT Accounting Level 2, part time eve
1) Introduction to Bookkeeping
This unit provides students with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. Students will learn the basic principles that underpin double-entry bookkeeping systems.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 25%.
Learning outcomes
Ø Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems.
Ø Process customer transactions.
Ø Process supplier transactions.
Ø Process receipts and payments.
Ø Process transactions into the ledger accounts.
2) Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
This unit builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from studying Introduction to Bookkeeping and explores control accounts, journals and reconciliations. Students will develop the ability to prepare the value added tax (VAT) control accounts as well as the receivables and payables ledger accounts. They'll use the journal to record a variety of transactions, including the correction errors. Students will be able to redraft the initial trial balance, following adjustments.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 25%.
Learning outcomes
Ø Use control accounts.
Ø Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book.
Ø Use the journal.
Ø Produce trial balances.
3) Principles of Costing
This unit gives students an introduction to the principles of basic costing and builds a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required for more complex costing and management accounting tasks. Students will learn the importance of the costing system as a source of information that allows management to plan, make decisions and control costs.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 20%.
Learning outcomes
Ø Understand the cost recording system within an organisation.
Ø Use cost recording techniques.
Ø Provide information on actual and budgeted cost and income.
Ø Use tools and techniques to support cost calculations.
4) The Business Environment
This unit provides knowledge and understanding of key business concepts and their practical application in the external and internal environment in which students will work. Students will gain an understanding of the legal system and principles of contract law and an appreciation of the legal implications of setting up a business and the consequences this may have. This unit will also give an understanding of how organisations are structured and where the finance function fits.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 30%.
Learning outcomes
Ø Understand the principles of contract law.
Ø Understand the external business environment.
Ø Understand the key principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and sustainability.
Ø Understand the impact of setting up different types of business entity.
Ø Understand the finance function within an organisation.
Ø Produce work in appropriate formats and communicate effectively.
Ø Understand the importance of information to business operations.
At Tameside College, we are committed to providing an engaging and supportive learning environment for our AAT courses. Whether you are starting your journey in accounting or advancing your career, our teaching approach ensures you gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
Ø Expert-Led Learning: Learn from experienced AAT tutors with industry knowledge, who bring real-world accounting scenarios into the classroom.
Ø Small Class Sizes: Benefit from personalized attention and a collaborative learning environment.
Ø Dedicated Tutor Support: Get one-on-one guidance, feedback, and access to additional resources to help you excel in your studies.
Ø Exam Preparation & Success Strategies: Access mock exams, revision sessions, and tailored support to ensure you are fully prepared to achieve your AAT qualification.
Ø Career-Focused Learning: Develop practical skills that employers value and receive career advice on job opportunities and further qualifications.
Join us at Tameside college and take the next step toward a successful career in accounting and finance!
You are expected to have achieved GCSE Maths Grade 4/C or above; GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above is desirable.
When you're studying an AAT qualification your knowledge and skills will be tested via computer-based assessments (CBAs).
All AAT qualifications are evaluated through externally marked exams conducted at our AAT exam centre.
They are marked in one of three ways:
Ø Wholly computer marked, and so results will be available automatically
Ø Partially computer marked and partially human marked, and so results will be available within six weeks
Ø Wholly human marked, and so results will be available within six weeks.
For the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification, you'll need to sit a synoptic assessment. This tests your understanding of connections between the different topics covered across the qualification and is sat towards the end of the year. Results for the synoptic assessment are released online six weeks after submission.
The accountancy skills developed by studying this qualification will enable a student to seek employment with confidence and/or to progress to the next level of learning. The finance, accountancy, business and communications skills developed in the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting can lead to employment as:
● an accounts administrator ? an accounts assistant ? an accounts payable clerk ? a purchase/sales ledger clerk ? a trainee accounting technician ? a trainee finance assistant
● T-level/Apprenticeship
The accountancy and finance knowledge developed in this qualification is also the underpinning knowledge needed for the higher-level accountancy and financial skills developed in the AAT Advanced and Professional Accounting Qualifications: ? Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting ? Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
NOTE:
Ø All adult learners are required to register with AAT in order to begin the qualification. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the registration fee for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is £180. Please note that this fee is set by AAT and may be subject to change.
Ø We use high-quality study materials from BPP and Kaplan, depending on the learner group. You will be expected to purchase these study materials. To support you, we will provide discount codes to help reduce the cost of these resources.
£1,098
- If you meet the unemployed* criteria, or earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary, tuition fees will be waived.
- If you do not meet the unemployed criteria, or you earn more than £25,000 annual gross salary, tuition fees are payable
1 Year
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