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Course overview
- Achieve this AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification from one of the most respected and widely known awarding bodies worldwide.
- AAT qualifications are recognised both internationally and by all UK chartered and certified accounting bodies.
- AAT-qualified accountants are widely sought-after by employers.
- Ideal for those hoping to start their career in accounting.
- Achieve this qualification from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
- If you add your exams to your enrolment, we will book and pay for them for you!
This AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting has been designed for those with little to no experience or knowledge of accounting, who wish to achieve a career in the field.
The course will help you get to grips with bookkeeping basics such as transactions and controls, as well as how organisations record costs and how to use accounts software that will record and process transactions.
AAT is the world’s leading professional membership body for accounting technicians, working with members around the world. Their accounting courses are highly sought-after and as an AAT qualification, this accredited accounting qualification will help you to progress in your career.
You will need to complete your AAT exams to complete and achieve your qualification. You can choose to add your AAT exams to your enrolment. If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams.
Course Material – £709
Course Material + Exams – £1,459
- Monthly instalment plan available
- No government funding available for this course
Job outcomes
- Accounts administrator
- Accounts assistant
- Accounts payable clerk
- Purchase/sales ledger clerk
- Trainee accounting technician
- Trainee finance assistant
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
Once enrolled, you have up to one year to complete your studies. The course will take approximately 340 hours to complete in total, of which 255 hours are proposed guided learning hours.
Entry requirements
You must be 16 years old to enrol on this course, as well as have basic maths and IT skills. You will also need an internet connection to allow you to download the free software.
Pathways
- AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
- AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
Course features
- Free Sage Accounts software (downloadable via a link we’ll send by email).
- Comprehensive study guide.
- Dedicated personal tutor support by email.
- Dedicated learner services.
- Assignment marking and feedback.
- Free CV critique service.
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers.
- Free XO Student Discounts membership.
- Exclusive Open Study College study pack including pen, highlighter, and notebook.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through eight tutor-marked assessments, three external exams, and one synoptic assessment, which you will complete at the end of your course. This computer-based exam must be sat under controlled conditions at an external examination centre. The three exams will be available on-demand throughout the year, while the synoptic assessments are available on set dates throughout the year. Your tutor will be able to help you decide when you are ready to take the assessments.
Booking your assessments
You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment. If you choose this option, we will book and pay for your exams for you. Our partner exam centre for students choosing to book their exams through us is based in Northamptonshire. When choosing to add your exams to your enrolment, it is important to note that we are only able to book your exams at the specified centre in Northamptonshire, and therefore, you must be prepared to travel to one of those centres to complete your exam.
Alternatively, if you choose not to add your assessments to your enrolment, you will need to book and pay for these separately.
Delivery
This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.
You will pay a one-off registration fee of £175 which will give you access to the qualification for its lifetime, which is typically four to five years. Once you have registered with AAT for your student membership, you will have access to their library of online resources and additional support materials, including sample assessments to help you prepare for your exams.
We will send an email with a link to download the free Sage software.
Will the sage software work on any computer?
The Sage 50 Accounts software will only work on computers which run Windows 7 or higher, therefore Sage will not run on Windows XP. Sage software will not run on any Apple Macintosh computer. Please email us for full specification and compatibility details. The free software is provided as a download so you will need to ensure that you have an internet connection.
Subjects
- How to set up bookkeeping systems.
- Customer transactions.
- Supplier transactions.
- Processing of receipts and payments.
- Processing transactions into ledger accounts.
- Use control accounts.
- Reconcile bank statements with the cash book.
- Use the journal.
- Produce trial balances.
- The cost recording system within an organisation.
- Use cost recording techniques.
- Provide information on actual and budgeted costs and income.
- Use tools and techniques to support cost calculations.
- Principles of contract law.
- External business environment.
- Principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics, and sustainability.
- Impact of selling up different types of business entity.
- Finance functions within an organisation.
- Work in appropriate formats and communicate effectively.
- Importance of information to business operations.
About Open Study College
Established in 2007, Open Study College is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 140,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at Open Study College provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, Open Study College is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
Seeking a career change? Didn’t get the exam results you wanted? Looking to learn a new skill? Enrol on one of their courses today and forge the future you’ve always wanted — all from the comfort of your own home!
Additional benefits
As an Open Study College learner, your benefits will include an XO Student Discounts membership, exclusive savings on future courses and a complete range of career support — including a free CV critique service, a free employability guide, and job-hunting help from their recruitment experts.
