AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Being an accounting professional can be a rewarding career. Not only can you make a big impact in a wide range of industries, but you can also gain highly transferable skills to enhance your own personal and professional development. 

Whether you're a fresh graduate eager to enter the field or a professional looking to move into a new role, this microcredential is a great entry point to begin and build a successful career in accounting.

In up to 12 months, you’ll gain the essential accounting skills and expertise needed to excel in various accounting and financial roles. You'll also discover vital bookkeeping and business frameworks, as well as technical training in accounting software.

Additionally, e-Careers’ holistic eLearning system offers on-hand tutors, discussion forums, online materials, and mock exams to support you during your studies.

Grasp the basics of business and bookkeeping 

On this microcredential, you’ll explore both broader business concepts as well as specific accounting theories. First, you’ll start with an introduction to bookkeeping, specifically, how to set up bookkeeping systems, process payments, and maintain accounts.

As an accounting professional, understanding business frameworks is essential. With this AAT training, you’ll learn more about organisational structures, contract law, and corporate social responsibility.

Get confident about costing and controls

Understanding bookkeeping controls and costing is pivotal for advancing your career in financial management. On this microcredential, you’ll delve into both of these principles, exploring control accounts, bank reconciliation, and ethical journaling techniques. 

You’ll also develop your understanding of cost management, and be able to answer critical questions such as: How can I calculate company costs? What cost recording system function is used in my organisation? And how can I provide budget and cost information to stakeholders?

Become a sage at Sage Business Cloud

Unlike other AAT training courses, this microcredential offers Sage Business Cloud training and courseware.

Sage Business Cloud is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based accounting and financial management software solutions to:

• Accounting and invoicing

• Payroll management

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Inventory management

Mastering this accounting software provides you with a competitive edge in the industry, as it's widely used by businesses globally. 

Become Level 2 AAT certified with e-Careers’ award-winning eLearning model 

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the leading body for professional accountants. It’s widely recognised as setting the standard in accounting qualifications to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the field of finance and accounting. 

AAT-certified professionals are highly sought after by employers across various industries, making it the preferred choice for those pursuing a career in accounting.

In completing this microcredential, you’ll become a part of a global community of like-minded professionals who apply AAT excellence to drive their organisation and career forward.

e-Careers are one of the largest AAT providers in the country. They have helped over 625,000 people build their accounting skills and grow their careers with their bespoke support, expert-led content, and comprehensive resources.

How will the skills I learn advance my career?

The skills you learn on this microcredential can be directly applied to real-world finance and accounting situations you face in your career. By the end of it, you’ll be qualified for many entry-level accounting roles, such as:  

• Accounts or payroll administrator

• Purchase/sales ledger clerk

• Accounts payable clerk

• Bookkeeping assistant

• Financial administrator 

• Billing clerk

• Junior accountant

Some essential skills you’ll gain from this microcredential include:

• Processing payments and receipts

• Preparing invoices

• Reconciling bank statements

• Setting up bookkeeping systems

• Managing ledger accounts and payroll

• Utilising Sage Business Cloud for accounting tasks

How will I be assessed?

This microcredential consists of four mandatory examinations, three that are computer-based and one that is synoptic. The exams will cover the following topics: 

• Introduction to bookkeeping

• Principles of bookkeeping controls

• Principles of costing

• The business environment

To help you prepare for these assessments, e-Careers offers revision sessions through their live, online classes, and practice tests on the units being assessed. 

Please note that assessment fees are not included in the cost of the programme and AAT exams will be held at separate exam centres.

What will I receive after completing this microcredential?

Upon completion of this microcredential, you’ll be AAT certified, giving you a competitive-edge amongst other candidates. You’ll also be eligible to gain membership into MAAT, an internationally recognised professional body in accounting and finance. 

If you’re interested in building off these skills and taking your career further, you can enrol in the next step of the AAT training pathway, the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and the AAT Level 4 in Professional Accounting.

With either of these qualifications, you can then apply for more senior accounting jobs, and gain AATQB status, making you a qualified Bookkeeper.