Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, VAT, sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliation, payroll accounting, and preparing a trial balance. You'll need good numeracy skills to get started. It typically takes around 340 hours to complete. AAT is the qualification employers look for in accounting and finance roles, and this level 2 aat accounting qualification gives you a solid foundation in the core skills.
Who this course is for
Bookkeeping Level 2 Module 1 includes the double entry system, the basics of VAT, creating sales invoices, general ledger, purchase and sales ledgers, cash and petty cash books, and balancing the cash book, petty cash book and ledger accounts, preparing a trial balance. Bookkeeping Level 2 Module 2 includes bank reconciliation, sales and purchase ledger control accounts, using the journal to account for contra entries and bad debt, checking invoices for accuracy, accounting for payroll in the accounts, preparing statements of account, reconciliation of statements of account, paying invoices falling due and using information from within the double entry system to prepare a VAT Return. Bookkeeping Level 2 Module 3 includes preparing a trial balance from the ledger accounts, using the journal to start up a new set of double entry accounts, account for bad debts with associated VAT, correct errors and clear the suspense account, calculating depreciation, extending the trial balance, calculating profit or loss, preparing a profit and loss account and balance sheet, closing off the ledger accounts Sage 50 Accounts - convert your manual book-keeping skills to computerised accounts using the most popular software. Elements of Costing -learn about the cost recording system within an organisation; using cost recording techniques; learn how to provide information on actual and budgeted costs and income. Work Effectively in Finance - learn the finance function within an organisation; use personal skills development in finance; produce work effectively; learn about corporate responsibility, ethics and sustainability within organisations. Excel - learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This will enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and functions, create charts and more. Or, study Excel Expert - learn advanced spreadsheet skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data, creating and using templates and data management.
Entry requirements
Good numeracy skills
What you will learn
You'll apply the double-entry bookkeeping system to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll calculate and account for VAT on sales and purchases.
You'll maintain sales and purchase ledgers and reconcile control accounts.
You'll complete bank reconciliations to check account accuracy.
You'll use journals to account for contra entries and bad debts.
You'll process payroll transactions within accounting records.
You'll prepare a trial balance from ledger accounts.
How you will learn
You study online, working through interactive lessons and exercises at your own pace. Assessment is carried out through AAT's online exams, which test your knowledge and practical bookkeeping skills. You can work through the material in your own time, logging in when it suits you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Pitman Training Wetherby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
Payroll administrator, processing employee wages and deductions
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, tracking customer accounts and receipts
Finance administrator, supporting accounting teams in any sector
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step, covering financial statements, management accounting, and indirect tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior finance roles and is a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
Sage or payroll software courses. Practical software skills that complement your AAT accounting qualification and strengthen your CV for finance roles.
