The entry qualifications for the Level 2 Accounting AAT Certificate are Grade 3 or equivalent in English and Maths.

Previous knowledge of accounting or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential.

The Level 2 Accounting AAT Certificate will take you one year to complete. You will attend College fortnightly, on every other Tuesday between 6pm-9pm at Spalding.

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.

Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 4-5 hours studying independently online each week.

On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.

The Level 2 Accounting AAT Certificate may be fully funded by the Adult Education Budget should you be eligible under the following criteria:

• Be aged 19 or older on the 31st August at the start of the current academic year
• Be either unemployed and receiving JSA, ESA or Universal Credit (subject to criteria) OR be earning less than £25,000 (annual gross salary) a year

If you do not qualify for funding under the AEB budget this course will cost you £905.

You will also need to register with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) - which is currently £172 for the duration of this qualification.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualifications (Level 3 and then on to Level 4). Under the National Skills Fund initiative, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of your Level 3 study. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.

The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Credit Control Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk.