Career Starter
For anyone ready to take their first step into accounting. No prior financial qualifications or commercial experience needed.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, with flexible monthly payment plans available. AAT Level 2 Course, with flexible monthly plans.
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Start your accounting career with the AAT specialists.
The recognised first step into accounting. Taught by qualified accountants, studied around work and family, and no previous experience needed.
- Study live online, on demand or on campus in London
- One-to-one support whenever you need it
- Spread the cost with a monthly payment plan
“I recently completed my AAT Level 2 and passed with a distinction and I’ve been really pleased with the support I’ve received.”
Aneta B. — AAT Level 2 student
AAT APPROVED
Official Training Provider
12,500+
Students helped to qualify
15+ Years
Specialised AAT expertise
Thinking about a career in accounting? Start here.
AAT Level 2 gives you the foundation you need to begin developing practical accounting and bookkeeping skills, even if you've never worked in finance before.
Career Changer
Build CV-ready skills for a completely new professional direction backed by the UK’s most respected accounting body.
Returning To Work
Study flexibly while building confidence for your next professional chapter, fitting lessons around family commitments.
Four units of practical, job-ready skills.
A Level 2 foundation in bookkeeping, costing and how businesses work, with no prior experience needed.
Qualification
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Typical duration
6 to 12 months
Entry requirements
None
Assessment
One per unit
Leads to
AAT Level 3 Diploma
How the qualification is weighted
4 units, 100% of your grade
25%
25%
20%
30%
UNIT 0125%
Introduction to Bookkeeping
Double entry, customer and supplier transactions, and processing ledgers in manual.
UNIT 0225%
Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
Control accounts, journals, reconciliations, VAT and preparing a trial balance.
UNIT 0320%
Principles of Costing
Recording costs, budgeting and the foundations of management accounting.
UNIT 0430%
The Business Environment
How businesses are structured, contract law, ethics and the role of the finance function.
Build the skills to take your first step into accounting.
Trainee Finance AssistantAccounts AssistantAccounts AdministratorAccounts Payable ClerkSales Ledger Clerk
STEP 01START
Today
Starting or changing your career with an ambition to master professional finance.
STEP 02
AAT Level 2
Build core practical accounting, double entry bookkeeping, and costing knowledge.
STEP 03NEXT
Level 3 & Roles
Progress seamlessly to Level 3 Diploma or secure entry-level finance roles in practice or industry.
STEP 04GOAL
Future Career
Attain full MAAT professional status, advisory roles, or run your own licensed bookkeeping practice.
We only
teach AAT.
Most colleges offer hundreds of courses. We've focused on one thing since 2009: helping students pass AAT and build accounting careers.
- Our Focus
- AAT accounting and bookkeeping, nothing else
- Our Tutors
- All qualified accountants, each with 15+ years' teaching
- Our track record
- 5,000+ course units taught and 12,500+ students helped
Choose how you want to learn.
Your qualification should fit around your life, not the other way around.
Campus Plus
Face-to-face tuition in modern London classrooms combined with full digital learning resources and ongoing support.
Best for:
Students who enjoy learning in person and thrive with scheduled physical classroom structure.
- Central London location
- Direct classroom interaction
- Complete online library included
Live Online
Join structured tutor-led classes remotely in real time while learning alongside fellow students across the UK.
Best for:
Students who want timetable accountability and live tutor Q&A without the commute.
- Scheduled evening or weekend slots
- Live Q&A with accountant tutors
- Full session recordings available 24/7
On Demand
Study using recorded lessons and digital materials on your own schedule, with full tutor email support.
Best for:
Busy professionals and parents who need total autonomy over their study timetable.
- Start anytime throughout the year
- Fast-track or learn at your own pace
- Dedicated tutor email helpdesk
Flexible learning doesn't mean learning alone.
Whichever way you study, you'll have experienced AAT tutors behind you, with one-to-one help whenever a topic needs extra explanation.
One-to-one tutor support
Extra help with any topic you find challenging.
Structured tuition and learning materials
A clear path through every unit, so you always know what's next.
Revision and practice assessments
A dedicated revision phase to help you walk into exams prepared.
Everything you need to keep moving forward.
Your qualification should fit around your life, not the other way around.
Official Learning Materials
Official AAT study manuals and workbooks delivered to your door.
Structured Online Tuition
Complete video lessons and slide decks for every single syllabus chapter.
Digital Mock Exams
Realistic assessment simulations matching the official AAT test interface.
Revision Masterclasses
Focused exam-technique prep sessions before every unit assessment.
Dedicated Tutor Guidance
Continuous individual tutor mentorship until you successfully complete.
Pass Guarantee Support
Free continued tutor support if you ever need to resit an assessment.
Pay in full, or spread the cost.
Invest in your career without paying everything upfront. Your advisor will confirm the exact price for your chosen study option.
Pay in full
from £3000
One simple payment for your full AAT Level 2 course.
MOST FLEXIBLE
Monthly payment plan
from £300/month
Spread your course fees over instalments that suit your budget.
AAT registration and assessment fees are paid separately to AAT.
See where AAT has taken our students.
“I was completely new to accounting when I started, but the tutors explained everything in a way that made it easy to understand. I felt supported from the beginning and much more confident by the time I sat my assessments.”
Tim Burns
“Being able to study around work and family made a huge difference for me. I could keep progressing without feeling like I had to put the rest of my life on hold.”
Rose Curtis
“I started AAT because I wanted a qualification that could actually lead somewhere.”
Tim Burns
“I wanted a complete career change and didn’t know where to begin. AAT Level 2 gave me a clear starting point and helped me build the confidence to move towards a career in accounting.”
Alice P.
“The revision support really helped me prepare for my assessments.”
Rose Curtis
“The tutor support was excellent. Whenever I got stuck on a topic, I could ask for help and get a clear explanation instead of feeling like I was trying to figure everything out alone.”
Alice P.
Enrolment is open. Here's how it works.
01
Book Your Free Call
Tell us where you are now and where you want to get to. No pressure.
02
Choose How You'll Study
Pick your study option, start date and a payment plan that works for you.
03
Enrol And Start Learning
Get your materials, meet your tutors and begin your accounting career.
Plan your course around your life and your budget.
We believe financial qualifications should be accessible. Spread your course fee across interest-free monthly instalment plans, or check if your employer can sponsor your study.
- Interest-free monthly payment plans available
- Immediate and rolling start dates all year round
- Transparent fee structure with zero hidden surprise charges
Upcoming Cohorts
ON DEMAND
Instant Enrolment
LIVE ONLINE
Next Evening Intake
CAMPUS PLUS (LONDON)
Weekend / Day Classes
AAT APPROVED
Official Training Provider
12,500+
Students helped to qualify
15+ Years
Specialised AAT expertise
Good to know before you start.
Can't see your question? Call us on 0203 955 8887.
No. Level 2 is designed as the starting point, so there are no formal entry requirements. A good standard of English and maths will help you get the most from the course.
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Tell us a little about what you're looking for and our team can help you understand AAT Level 2, the available study options and how to get started.
- Pass rates consistently above UK national benchmark
- Dedicated tutor support from day one to completion
- Transparent tuition with zero hidden costs
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