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AAT Accounting Level 2, part time eve

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearPart time

What the college says

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: 25pc. Learning outcomes � Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems. � Process customer transactions. � Process supplier transactions. � Process receipts and payments. � 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: 25pc. Learning outcomes � Use control accounts. � Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book. � Use the journal. � 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 acco

What you need to get on

You are expected to have achieved GCSE Maths Grade 4/C or above; GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above is desirable.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Beaufort Road

    Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne
  • 16 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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