Course overview
Prepare for an entry-level accounting job role and build up your knowledge of financial administration by studying an AAT qualification. We offer a wide range of industry-recognised AAT courses, including this training course for AAT Level 2. You will learn essential skills such as double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, costings, and how to use accounting software.
This AAT qualification for AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate, is a great entry point for anyone looking to move into a career in accounting. If you are looking to gain the knowledge and certificates required for more advanced accounting job roles, we suggest enrolling on our AAT Foundation & Advanced in Accounting (Level 2 & 3).
We offer a comprehensive training package for AAT Level 2, which includes eLearning, study books, live online classes, official Sage certification and software, Xero certification, and responsive tutor support to provide you with additional help when you need it.
As one of the UK’s largest AAT training providers, we have successfully trained 8,000+ AAT students and have some of the highest pass rates in the country.
This AAT training course is eligible for a TOTUM PRO Card.
Job outcomes
- Accounts Administrator
- Payroll Administrator
- Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
- Accounts Payable Clerk
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
- Course duration: 6 – 9 months
- 1-year course access
Entry requirements
While it would be beneficial to have a basic understanding of Accounting, gained through previous study or office-based experience, anyone can enrol on the AAT Accounting Level 2 training course.
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, 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 textbooks to assist you with your studies.
Pathways
- AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3
- AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4 qualifications
Course features
- Best Price Guaranteed! – You won’t find a like-for-like price cheaper, guaranteed!
- Xero Training and Certificate included.
- Sage Training, Certificate, and Software included (180 days).
- Study Books – Additional study books are included with your eLearning training.
- Interest-free payment options – We offer a range of payment options to help spread the cost.
- Flexibility – This course is delivered online via our eLearning training platform, so you can study wherever and whenever suits you best.
- AAT Membership is available.
- High pass rates – We’re proud of our 91.2% pass rate. The national average pass rate for AAT Level 2 is 85.0%.
- Authority – We are an industry-recognised and AAT approved training provider.
- Live Online Sessions – Exam preparation sessions and live online classes to help students prepare to sit their exams confidently.
- Tutor support included – Our experienced AAT tutors have over 20 years of experience.
- A badge of excellence – AAT qualifications are internationally recognised and teach you a range of practical, real-world accounting skills.
- Gain the skills employers want – Gain practical industry-focused qualifications, helping you take on the right roles for your skillset.
- Boost your earning potential – Your certifications will boost your earning potential and help you move into more senior job roles.
- Confidence – Gain confidence as you train through your AAT course via our online platform.
- TOTUM PRO Card – This course is eligible for a TOTUM PRO Card.
Assessment
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 practise papers on the units you need to pass your exams, including Bookkeeping Transactions, and Bookkeeping Controls.
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).
When you are ready to take your assessments, you have two options:
Online Assessments directly with e-Careers – To take your assessment from the comfort of your home, please contact e-Careers Customer Service to book and pay for your assessment.
Test Centre Assessments – You can still choose to sit your exam at a suitable 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 for most weeks of the year.
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 package we offer, including eLearning, textbooks, mock exams, and more!
Who's it for?
If you’re interested in a career in Accounting, be sure to choose an award-winning professional training provider like e-Careers, to undertake your AAT Accounting training and earn your AAT qualification with!
We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years since our inception. In that time, we have trained over 605,000 delegates globally, which has helped us offer the highest quality training. By refining our processes, partner relationships, and course materials, we can offer high-quality training solutions for our delegates.
Delivery
- Your interactive training will include a series of videos and reading materials to keep you engaged and motivated to complete the course.
- This course was written and developed by our team of experts, including AAT professionals who train at a college level, bringing classroom quality training to your online course.
- Progressive tests throughout your training to ensure you have understood the subject materials.
- Practice assessments to test your overall knowledge.
- A study plan is included to help you focus and stay on track.
- We update our course materials when required to ensure our students always get the most updated version of our course.
- Email notifications if you don’t log in to help push you along where needed.
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About e-Careers
e-Careers is an EdTech institution that provides industry-recognised courses and up-skilling solutions to individuals and organisations.
Serving a fast-changing world, we ensure innovation is at the heart of everything we do; resulting in programmes that are engaging, effective, accessible and affordable.