• Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    BU202
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    10th Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    BU202
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    7th Jan 2026
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year

This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund.

This Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is the first part of the full AAT qualification.

It is an internationally recognised professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.

  • Course Details

    When studying on the Level 2 Certificate you will start to develop skills in bookkeeping transactions and controls whilst gaining an understanding of costing, as well as management and administrative processes. Students will also learn to understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks.

    The qualifications is approximately equivalent to GCSE grade A-C. (4-9 on the newer grading scale).

    Units:

    • Introduction to Bookkeeping
    • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
    • Principles of Costing
    • The Business Environment (synoptic assessment also including bookkeeping units)
  • Entry Guidelines

    To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need:

    A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including English and Maths (or L1  Functional Skills in English and Maths)

    OR

    A Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths or equivalent

    Satisfactory interview and/or assessment

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Progression from this course is to the Advanced Diploma in Accounting.

  • Timetable

    Timetable: Wednesday's 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Equipment Required

    Text books for this course are to be purchased they are not included in the course fees. Typical cost is approximately 60.

    Students will also require their own calculator, which should not be a scientific calculator.

  • Assessment Methods

    By computer-based assessments that are externally marked.

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