Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, part-time during the day. No previous accounting experience is needed to start. You'll study over 231 hours, covering bookkeeping, costing, spreadsheets, and the business environment. The course suits anyone already working in finance or looking to move into accounting and finance roles. You'll sit computer-based exams at the end of each unit, with results available quickly.
Who this course is for
Accounting Technicians are the skilled support staff working in accounting and finance. The role covers a wide range of occupations from Accounts Assistants to Financial Managers in the public sector, industry and commerce as well as accounting practices. The AAT Education and Training Scheme is designed for those who already work in an accounting or financial environment or would like to. Students can commence study at the Certificate level with no previous accounting experience.
What you will learn
You'll learn how manual and digital bookkeeping systems work, including double entry and daybook entries.
You'll understand control accounts, journals, trial balance, bank reconciliations, and VAT.
You'll explore cost classifications, payroll, inventory valuation, and the difference between financial and management accounting.
You'll use spreadsheets to enter and format data and apply basic formulas.
You'll study principles of contract law, business ethics, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.
You'll learn about different business entities, operations, and professional communication.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Assessment is by four computer-based exams, each requiring a 70% pass mark. Three unit exams run for 90 minutes with instant results. The Business Environment synoptic exam runs for two hours, with results available within six weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Entry-level role processing invoices and payments.
Bookkeeper. Recording day-to-day financial transactions for businesses.
Finance administrator. Supporting finance teams in offices and organisations.
Payroll assistant. Processing staff wages and maintaining payroll records.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Tracking customer accounts and incoming payments.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2, covering advanced bookkeeping, management accounting, and tax. Opens doors to more senior finance roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and roles such as finance manager or management accountant.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) full membership. Achievable after completing Level 4 and relevant work experience.
