Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, part-time during the day. This level 2 aat bookkeeping qualification runs over 16 weeks, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll cover the core principles of bookkeeping, from recording financial transactions to understanding double-entry bookkeeping. These are the skills employers look for in bookkeeping and accounts roles. Free AAT bookkeeping classes for adults are available here, so contact Strode College to check your eligibility.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping
You'll understand the principles of accounts and how they relate to each other
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers
You'll reconcile bank statements and identify discrepancies
You'll prepare and check basic financial documents such as invoices and receipts
You'll use control accounts and the journal to manage financial records
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Strode College, with a mix of taught content and practical exercises. Assessment is through AAT-set assessments, which are computer-based and taken at an approved assessment centre. You'll be tested on your knowledge and practical bookkeeping skills across the units that make up the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses and organisations
Accounts assistant: support finance teams with day-to-day transactions
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and incoming payments
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations
Finance administrator: provide general financial and administrative support
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and the wider accounting cycle.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career in accounting, covering advanced bookkeeping, management accounting, and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions from ACCA and CIMA exams.
