AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2
at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Birmingham · college
What the college says
Launch a career in accounting. This entry-level AAT Accounting course introduces the core principles of financial accounting and double-entry bookkeeping. It�s designed to help you understand the wider business environment and build a strong foundation for a career in finance. A career in accounting can lead to opportunities in auditing, consulting, corporate finance, tax, self employment and much more. With a qualification from AAT - the UK's leading professional body for accounting professionals you will gain a respected qualification valued by employers across the sector. You will also have the opportunity to progress on to even higher level accountacny courses with us, opening the door to even more career opportunities.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
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
Sutton Coldfield College
Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NW
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Start dates
- 21 September 2026 · Birmingham
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