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Level 2 - Certificate in Accounting (AAT)

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • Crewe Campus
  • Chester Campus
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Classroom Aims

How to apply

The Course

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin a career in accounting with the AAT Level 2 qualification. This course provides a strong introduction to financial and management accounting, helping you build confidence in the essential principles and processes used by accounting professionals. You will develop practical skills that prepare you for further study or an entry-level role in the finance sector.

Topics include:
• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Manual bookkeeping
• Digital bookkeeping
• Basic costing
• Business environment
• Accounting principles
• Financial records
• Business finance
• Professional accounting skills

You will learn the fundamentals of manual and digital bookkeeping, gaining an understanding of how financial records are created and maintained accurately. The course also introduces the principles of basic costing, helping you understand how organisations monitor costs and use financial information to support business decisions.

You will explore how the changing business environment influences organisations and the role that accounting plays in supporting their day-to-day operations. Throughout the course, you will develop practical skills that reflect the requirements of modern accounting workplaces.

By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in accounting and be well prepared to progress to the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or begin a career in roles such as Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant or Trainee Accounting Technician.

There are no formal entry requirements.
After successful completion of this course you could progress to AAT Level 3 in Accounting at the College.
£765

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

Take the next step

Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

Crewe Campus
Starts : September 8th, 2026
Tuesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm 1 Year
Crewe Campus
Starts : November 3rd, 2026
Tuesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm 1 Year
Chester Campus
Starts : September 7th, 2026
Monday 10:00am - 2:30pm 1 Year
Chester Campus
Starts : November 2nd, 2026
Monday 10:00am - 2:30pm 1 Year

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The Course

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin a career in accounting with the AAT Level 2 qualification. This course provides a strong introduction to financial and management accounting, helping you build confidence in the essential principles and processes used by accounting professionals. You will develop practical skills that prepare you for further study or an entry-level role in the finance sector.

Topics include:
• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Manual bookkeeping
• Digital bookkeeping
• Basic costing
• Business environment
• Accounting principles
• Financial records
• Business finance
• Professional accounting skills

You will learn the fundamentals of manual and digital bookkeeping, gaining an understanding of how financial records are created and maintained accurately. The course also introduces the principles of basic costing, helping you understand how organisations monitor costs and use financial information to support business decisions.

You will explore how the changing business environment influences organisations and the role that accounting plays in supporting their day-to-day operations. Throughout the course, you will develop practical skills that reflect the requirements of modern accounting workplaces.

By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in accounting and be well prepared to progress to the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or begin a career in roles such as Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant or Trainee Accounting Technician.

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin a career in accounting with the AAT Level 2 qualification. This course provides a strong introduction to financial and management accounting, helping you build confidence in the essential principles and processes used by accounting professionals. You will develop practical skills that prepare you for further study or an entry-level role in the finance sector.Topics include:• Financial accounting• Management accounting• Manual bookkeeping• Digital bookkeeping• Basic costing• Business environment• Accounting principles• Financial records• Business finance• Professional accounting skillsYou will learn the fundamentals of manual and digital bookkeeping, gaining an understanding of how financial records are created and maintained accurately. The course also introduces the principles of basic costing, helping you understand how organisations monitor costs and use financial information to support business decisions.You will explore how the changing business environment influences organisations and the role that accounting plays in supporting their day-to-day operations. Throughout the course, you will develop practical skills that reflect the requirements of modern accounting workplaces.By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in accounting and be well prepared to progress to the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or begin a career in roles such as Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant or Trainee Accounting Technician.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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