Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians

Home Learning College has partnered with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to offer the AAT Certificate for Accounting Technicians course. An AAT accredited accountancy course, which leads to an industry and employer recognised, CV enhancing, Professional Qualification. For full AAT course details, to find out about our unique distance learning support, dedicated Tutors and Online Student Community, and to take the first step to an AAT qualification, select from the tabs below or request an information pack:
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Course Overview

This course will give you a 'hands on' grasp of essential accounting skills and principles. So by the end of your course you will have a good understanding of manual and computerised accounts and how to use them in a 'real world' setting.

It's ideal whether you're already working in the field of accountancy or not. It can sharpen your skills and increase your value to your employer. Or it can help you find your first job.

At the end of the course you have the option of undertaking further training to progress towards the full AAT Accounting Qualification.

The course material includes Sage Instant Accounts.


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Qualification

At the end of your course you will be ready to sit the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians**, and have the option of taking the Sage Certificate of Competency. Our student pass rate on this course is 91% - which is 10% higher than the national average of 81%.

You can then, if you wish, go on to study for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians the next step on your way to the full AAT Accounting Qualification.

Gaining the AAT Certificate in Accounting will really help to boost your job prospects. It will enhance your CV and help get you noticed by potential employers. It will also show that you are self-motivated and committed to your personal development.

**Please note that if you have a criminal record or have been made bankrupt the AAT may not accept you to sit the exam.

<strong>Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)</strong> Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians

The AAT is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians, with over 100,000 members worldwide. It's a prestigious qualification that's guaranteed to give you the edge over the competition throughout your career. It will also open the door to a huge range of well paid and highly respected accounting roles.

The AAT is supported by the main UK chartered accountancy bodies, for whom AAT qualifications can provide exemptions on the route to becoming a chartered accountant. These bodies are:

  • CIPFA
  • ICAS
  • ICAEW
  • CIMA
  • ACCA

"Home Learning College meets all AAT's quality assurance requirements and are approved to offer AAT qualifications."

Clare Cooper AAT Centre Support Manager
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What will I get out of this course?

A qualification from a highly respected international accounting industry body 
New skills and confidence 
A higher salary and great prospects 
An even stronger CV 
A strong foundation for further training and career progression 

What's Included

Low Monthly Repayments  Affordable repayments over 24 months 
Personal Dedicated Tutor  Yes 
Qualified Tutor  Yes - in subject matter and in distance learning 
Tutor Support Period  Up to 2 Years 
Online Forum  Yes - 24 hours a day 
Email contact  Yes 
Phone contact  Yes - within course tutoring hours 
Student Newsletter  Yes - online Newsletter 
Student Award Scheme  Automatic entry into the scheme 
Guaranteed Success  Yes - Certificate on completion 
Qualification  Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians 
Awarding Body  AAT  
Attainment Level  Level 2 
Membership Included  Yes - One year's membership 
NUS Membership  Optional NUS Extra Card - The definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts 
Software Included  Sage Instant Accounts 
Exam service  Comprehensive exam booking service 
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Designed to help you fast track your career, our recommended career pathway combines the courses you need to gain the wider job opportunities and higher earning capacity you want.

For AAT, you can take advantage of the combined AAT Level 2 Certificate and the AAT Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians in one economical package. That way you can gain the higher qualifications you need to generate more earning power - while saving money on your studies.

The AAT Level 3 Diploma course builds on the skills and knowledge you gain on Level 2. With the confidence of professional qualifications behind you, you can really enhance your CV and will find greater career opportunities open up for you. Not to mention the potential to earn higher income.

So you’ll save money on your studies and more than cover the costs when you get the job you want.

Find out more about our AAT Intermediate pathway course and save money today.

Careers

At the end of your Home Learning Course, and with the qualification you want under your belt, the door to a new career is close at hand.

By equipping you with the practical, hands-on accounting skills employers are looking for, your AAT Certificate training will prepare you for your first specialist accounting role. This could be as a Book-Keeper, Accounts Clerk, Company Cashier, Sales or Purchase Ledger Clerk, or trainee Financial Accounts Assistant. Then, with further experience and training, you will be able to progress to more senior positions paying up to £40,000* a year.

*Source: Hays

Example Roles

Assistant Accountant
£19,045
Source: Nigel Wright Salary Survey 2008
Finance Administrator
£16,000
Source: Average on TotalJobs
AAT Account Technician
up to £25,000
Source: Careers Advice - Direct Gov

Career Development

View the career progression pathway for the AAT Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians course.

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Student Community

Once you're a member of our Virtual Learning Community you can tap into a great deal more – anywhere and anytime:

Our unique Virtual Learning Community delivers a more involving study experience and greater student success rates. Once registered you'll be able to:

  • Meet and chat with any of our 65,000 students
  • Participate in online discussion boards
  • Set up and manage your own Personal Study Area
  • Interact with your Tutor
  • Access your assignments and course materials
  • Participate in interactive quizzes and e-assessments
  • Watch video-casts and download online tutorials
  • Access a library of user generated content
  • Access additional learning tools
  • Access anywhere 24 hours a day
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Home Learning College is the only vocational home study provider within the UK to offer students an interactive online community. Access to our Virtual Learning Community means that you’ll have all the flexibility and benefits of studying from home whilst ensuring that you are never actually studying alone.

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Student Testimonials

Many thousands of Home Learning College students succeed in their studies with us every year. Their success is proof that home learning can really make a difference to your life. Not long ago they were in exactly the same position as you, wanting better promotion prospects or a new career.

Setting their sights on a qualification that would get them where they wanted to be, they found their motivation to study. Today they are working in all sorts of exciting and rewarding careers throughout the UK - and worldwide. Here you can hear about their experience of qualifying for a new career with Home Learning College.

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Study Plan

Your course material will cover a wide variety of topics and subjects.

This course will equip you to apply for your AAT Certificate in Accounting - an important first step on the road to the full AAT Diploma. Your will also be ready to apply for your first specialist accounting role.

  • Introduction to Business Accounting
  • The Banking System
  • Double Entry System
  • Input and Output VAT
  • Trial Balance
  • Credit Control
  • Business Law 
  • Business Documents and Discounts
  • Reconciliations
  • Payroll Accounting Procedures
  • Day Books
  • The Journal
  • The Cash Book
  • Practical Accounting Work Skills

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Study Details

Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 160 hours of study.
6 months 7 hours
12 months 4 hours
24 months 2 hours

Exams  2 exams 
Study Hours  160 hours
Quality Materials  Yes - written by industry expert 
Number of Units 
Number of Assignments 

Our Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians material is written by experts.

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<strong>Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)</strong> Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians

Gain the AAT certificate – the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting staff that awards around 90% of all vocational qualifications in accounting.

10 Great Reasons to find out more today

  • Gain a recognised Professional Qualification