Accountancy Professional Qualification

AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2 and AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3 (Combination)

Our AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2 course allows you to gain skills whilst increasing your confidence and learning at your own pace. This internationally recognised course will prepare you for a career within Accountancy as you gain the foundational skillset and knowledge needed.

This course covers a range of basic principles such as costing, double entry bookkeeping and using accounting software. You will gain core skills including processing of payments and receipts, preparing invoices, completing bank reconciliations and business communication skills including letters, memos and informal reports.

The AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3 course, allows you to further your learning and enhance your accounting knowledge and skills at your own pace. It offers a unique way to progress within Accountancy, and with guided tutor support throughout, Babington will support you every step of the way on your learning journey to success in your career in years to come. The course is delivered through e-learning.

Further your skills and learning, gain applicable skills and increase your confidence on this advance course, which will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting.

You will gain practical, real-world accounting and finance skills, with the freedom to study flexibly, from anywhere. This course is part of the AAT qualification pathway, leading you to an industry recognised qualification and a career within Accountancy.

Babington was named ‘Private Sector Accountancy College of the Year’ in the 2022 PQ Awards – underscoring our commitment to excellence and the needs of our learners.

Who is this programme for?

Individuals who are looking to enter the accountancy sector
Accountancy professionals who want to refresh their foundational skills
Organisations looking to upskill their employees' accountancy skills

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At a glance

Relevant to

Those looking to commence and progress with their accountancy career

Entry requirements

None

Type

Professional Qualification

Standard

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Level

Level 2 and Level 3

Format/Modality

Virtual delivery

Duration

Up to 24 months

Geography

Nationwide

Cost

£799 (excl. VAT, exam costs and AAT membership)

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LEARNING TOPICS

Learning journey overview

This course is split into five manageable units for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification, followed by a further 4 units of professional study to achieve the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

You’ll learn the basic principles of double-entry bookkeeping systems and ledger accounts. You will also be able to process day-to-day financial transactions for suppliers and customers and bank transactions.
Processing customer and supplier transactions

This builds on the knowledge and skills from the first unit. You’ll learn about control accounts, bank reconciliation, dealing with errors, and the purpose of using the journal.
Drafting the initial trial balance following adjustments

You’ll learn about cost recording systems within an organisation, use cost recording techniques, provide information on actual and budgeted costs and income, and basic spreadsheet skills to support cost calculations.

This unit will prepare you for the internal and external business environment. You’ll learn about the legal system, principles of contract law, corporate social responsibility, ethics, and sustainability. You’ll also learn how the finance function fits within an organisation and how to communicate effectively.

Advanced double entry.
Acquisition and disposal of non current assets.
Depreciation calculations.
Record period end adjustments.
Produce extended the trial balance, financial statements.
Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios.

Legislation requirements relating to VAT.
Calculate VAT.
Review and verify VAT returns.
Understand principles of payroll.
Report information within the organisation.
Recognise the impact that adjustments for previous period errors will have on VAT.

Businesses, governance and legal framework.
External and internal environments on business, performance and decisions.
Principles of professional ethics.
New technologies and risks associated with data security.
Communicate information to stakeholders.

Management accounting within organisations.
Attribute costs.
Investigate deviations from budgets.
Use spreadsheet techniques to provide management accounting information.
Short term decision making.
Principles of cash management.

Key learnings

Prepare and extend a trial balance.
Produce final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
Use information gathered from costing systems to assist decision making.
Understand the key business concepts and their practical application.

Programme outcomes

For employers

Organisations can place their professionals on this course as a means of refreshing their basic skills and knowledge, allowing employees to learn at their own pace.

For learners

By completing this qualification, individuals gain knowledge and confidence in areas such as: completing VAT returns accurately; preparing and extending a trial balance; and the principles of ethical working.

Roles that individuals would be eligible for after this course include: Accounts Administrator, Tax Assistant, and Trainee Accounts Technician.

Please use the link below to locate the centres which would be suitable for you to sit your assessments and the associated costs. Exams and AAT membership costs are not included in the price of this course.

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How the programme works

What is expected of learners?

We provide the very best in teaching and resources to guide learners through the programme and are committed to support every step of the way. Learners must also commit to learning aims as part of the programme, building a partnership with Babington which not only ensures successful completion of the course, but also builds valuable new skills, knowledge and working styles.

We will support you with your online distance learning course, which is self driven home study.
Help you prepare for your unit assessment.
We will guide and mentor you through your development.
Learning support will be available from a tutor via email, phone or virtual TEAMS session.

Aim to spend 15 to 20 hours per week learning and studying.
To complete units and sit AAT assessments within advised timeframe.
To take responsibility to “self drive” your learning journey using all the resources provided to fully engage in the home study/independent learning experience.
Purchase books, register with AAT and use AAT Link to book and pay for your own exams.

Why us?

Personalised independent e-learner journey.
Access to learning 24/7 with Babington's digital platform EQUAL - track your progress and test your learning.
Dedicated tutor - support when you need it.
Tailored 1-2-1 study support session.

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TUTOR TESTIMONIAL

What our experts have to say

I have a passion for helping and supporting anyone looking to learn new accounting skills. It is a privilege and pleasure to see a learner successfully achieve their qualification and progress in their career. In my 20 plus years in the education and training sector, I have had the privilege to help build individual learner’s confidence and self-belief, enabling them to aspire to make significant, positive life-style career changes and improve their quality of life. I love my job!

Teresa Haley

Accountancy Tutor

EXCELLENCE IN NUMBERS

Delivering meaningful outcomes

Trust your professional development to the experts. We're proud to help upskill thousands of accountancy professionals every year and support businesses in building the talent pipelines of tomorrow.

83%

Babington received a Customer Satisfaction rate of 83% for academic year 2020/21

72%

76% of AAT members are satisfied in with their current job

80%

80% of members who have completed an AAT Accounting qualification agree it has increased their earning potential

Awards

PQ Awards Public Sector Accountancy College of the Year 2022

1000+

Learners supported each year across our Accountancy portfolio

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AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2 and AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3 (Combination)

At a glance

Introduction to Bookkeeping (AAT Level 2)

Principles of Bookkeeping Controls (AAT Level 2)

Principles of Costing (AAT Level 2)

The Business Environment (AAT Level 2)

Financial Accounts: Preparing Financial Statements (AAT Level 3)

Tax Processes for Business (AAT Level 3)

Business Awareness (AAT Level 3)

Management Accounting Techniques & Spreadsheets (AAT Level 3)

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