AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2)

Who is this course suitable for?

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

While it would be beneficial to have a basic understanding of accounting (either through previous study or office-based experience), anyone can enrol onto the AAT Accounting Level 2 course, if you:

Are at least 16 years old (or have the consent of a parent or guardian)
Have a solid understanding of the English language
Are comfortable with basic mathematics
Have access to a PC or Laptop (This course is both Mac and Windows compatible, however the Sage software is not compatible with Apple Mac’s, unless Boot Camp is installed)

While this qualification is delivered online, we also include the textbooks to assist you with your studies (and save you £400!).

Course accreditation

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the UK’s largest qualification and membership body for vocational Accountants and Bookkeepers, with over 150,000 members. Their qualifications represent some of the highest standards available to accountants, ensuring you receive both professionalism and expert knowledge in accounting principles. AAT accreditation is the most recognised accounting awarding body by employers, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.

Sage Software Certifications Sage are the creators of the most popular accountancy programme in the UK. They have over 6.2 million clients worldwide who know the efficiency of their ground-breaking accountancy software which you can become an expert in.

Where could this course take you next?

How will the AAT Level 2 in Accounting Foundation Certificate advance my career?

In these competitive times, having an AAT certificate and accreditation on your C.V can help increase your confidence and give you a competitive advantage in the job market. Knowing you have studied both the theory and the practical elements of accounting, goes a long way in helping you feel prepared and empowered.

Employers value AAT qualifications and large organisations, such as KPMG train their staff with AAT, as it shows they can apply their studies into real-world scenarios.

New career opportunities could include:

Accounts Administrator - £23k
Payroll Administrator - £23k
Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk - £23k
Accounts Payable Clerk - £24k

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 have the ability to legally run your own Bookkeeping business.

Our AAT Level 2 Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting package will save you over £350 compared to ordering the courses separately.

General Accounting Responsibilities & Salary

What can I expect from a job in accounting?

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.

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Why choose e-Careers?

Why study the AAT Level 2 in Accounting Foundation Certificate with e-Careers

If you’re looking for the most cost-effective way to earn your AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting and become accredited by an award-winning organisation, e-Careers is here for you! We're a Sage Certified organisation, offering Sage software and courseware. Upon completion of this course, you'll be awarded a Sage certificate and gain much-needed experience and practice towards the official AAT exams, giving you the best chance of success.

Other benefits include:

Best price guaranteed! (Includes AAT Membership worth £147)
High quality training materials plus additional textbooks (worth £400)
One of the industries highest average pass rates of 93.7%
180 days of access to Sage 50 Accounts Professional software
Gain two qualifications in one course (AAT Level 2 and SAGE Software)
Interest-free payment plans available
Unlimited expert Tutor Support

We are the largest Sage Certified Training Provider in the UK. We use Sage as it's the most popular accounting software used by businesses. This course includes a Sage 50 certificate upon completion, which will help to increase your employability.

AAT Membership benefits

Green light tests so you can see if you are ready to take your exams
Additional study support resources
Career tips from employers, networking, industry updates, newsletters

AAT Membership is required to sit your exams, but don’t worry, we have included this in our course.

Contact us today to get enrolled on this accounting course and move closer to becoming an accredited accounting professional.

Course Overview & AAT Syllabus

AAT Syllabus - What are the 5 AAT Level 2 Units

AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2 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 five units you'll cover through this course, are:

Unit 1 - Bookkeeping Transactions
Unit 2 - Bookkeeping Controls
Unit 3 - Elements of Costing
Unit 4 - Using Accounting Software
Unit 5 – The Synoptic Assessment

Average course completion time – 6-9 months

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

Sage software is only compatible with a Windows PC or Laptop. This software is not compatible with Apple Mac’s (unless Boot Camp is installed).

AAT Exams

AAT Exams – Update

AAT exams and assessments are now open again from Monday 29^th June 2020.

We're pleased to confirm that AAT assessments will be available again from Monday 29 June 2020, since their suspension due to Covid-19, on the 22^nd March 2020.

Based on current information and guidance provided by the Government to help businesses get back on track, the AAT intends to make assessments available from 29^th June 2020.

Advice

Social distancing guidance

The AAT expect all training providers and assessment venues to act responsibly and ensure they adhere to all government rules and guidelines in relation to social distancing when offering AAT assessments on site. We'll be providing more guidance around social distancing in the coming weeks.

Synoptic windows revised

Synoptic window dates have now been confirmed for the remainder of the year and include additional dates to help with planning and potential capacity issues due to social distancing restrictions. Full details can be found here.

In summary, these are:

Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Level 3 (Level 6 in Scotland) Synoptic

– week commencing 13 July, 20 July, 17 August, 14 September, 12 October, 7 December

Professional Diploma in Accounting - Level 4 (Level 8 in Scotland) Synoptic

– week commencing 6 July, 13 July, 24 August, 21 September, 19 October, 14 December

Level 2 synoptic assessments

In agreement with Ofqual, the UK qualifications regulator, the AAT has announced the intention to issue calculated results for eligible students studying the Foundation Certificate in Accounting - Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) and Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business (Level 2).

Results will be issued to students on 13 August and, because of this exercise, we are unable to make the Level 2 synoptic assessment available until after these results are released.

The next Level 2 synoptic window will start in the week commencing 17 August.

Full details on the revised synoptic windows can be found here.

AAT Exams – Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting Exam

There are five exams in total - 4 computer-based exams and 1 Synoptic Assessment.

Exams

Bookkeeping Transactions (1 Hour 30 minutes)
Bookkeeping Controls (1 Hour 30 minutes)
Elements of Costing (1 Hour 30 minutes)
Using Accounting Software (2 Hours)
Foundation Certificate in Accounting Synoptic Test Assessment (2 Hours)

AAT exams will need to be taken at your local AAT test centre, and the format includes multiple-choice questions.

Exam fees are not included in the course cost and will be approximately £60-85 per exam and will vary by exam centre.

Synoptic Assessments

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

Pass Rates

We’re proud to have achieved some of the highest pass marks in the UK, across each level and our AAT Level 2 pass rate is 93.7%.

We’re able to achieve such high pass rates because of the package we offer, including eLearning, textbooks, mock exams, AAT membership and more!

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