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Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Burton-on-Trent – Burton Town Centre Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Burton-on-Trent. Evening classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 12 weeks part-time and covers bookkeeping transactions and bookkeeping controls. It suits anyone managing accounts for themselves or an employer. Applicants should ideally have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or a Level 2 equivalent in maths, along with at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent. Note that AAT charges a one-off registration fee payable directly to them. Completing the course earns you the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

The course covers an introduction to bookkeeping controls and bookkeeping transactions. This course can support those involved in bookkeeping for themselves or employers, from which you can progress to complete further units in accounting or complete a foundation certificate in accounting. Days and times may be subject to slight change. Please contact us for confirmed dates. Please note: Learners will be required to pay an additional one-off registration fee of £68 directly to the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). This one-off registration fee will give you access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years, and access to the study support resources, and enable you to sit the qualification assessments. For more information on this AAT registration fee please "https://www.aat.org.uk/qualifications-and-courses/bookkeeping/level-2-certificate-bookkeeping" click here.

Entry requirements

It is desirable for Applicants to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or an equivalent qualification including GCSE maths grade 4 or level 2 equivalent in maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process sales and purchase ledgers.
  • You'll reconcile bank statements against accounting records.
  • You'll apply bookkeeping controls to identify and correct errors.
  • You'll understand the principles behind VAT and how it is recorded.
  • You'll produce a trial balance from accounting records.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Burton Town Centre Campus one evening per week. Learning is classroom based, with tutor-led sessions covering bookkeeping transactions and controls. Assessment is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these assessments at an approved centre when you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to pay a one-off AAT registration fee directly to the Association of Accounting Technicians before sitting your assessments.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: record and maintain financial accounts for a business.
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations.
  • Self-employed bookkeeper: manage accounts for small business clients.

What you could study next

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is a natural step toward the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting, which covers a broader range of accounting topics. From there, you can progress to the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, which opens doors to roles such as accounts supervisor or assistant accountant. Completing AAT Level 4 can lead toward chartered accountancy qualifications with bodies such as ACCA or CIMA.

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