Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time during the day. Sessions run for 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core skills used in accounts work, from recording transactions to understanding double-entry bookkeeping. This is a free AAT bookkeeping course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding criteria. Further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income. Contact the centre to check your eligibility before you apply.
Who this course is for
The course will provide an accredited qualification for those who are interested in working in an accounts environment.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
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 prepare and check basic financial documents such as invoices and receipts.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll use journals to record and correct accounting entries.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Assessment is through AAT's set assessments, which are taken online under supervised conditions. These are computer-based tests that check your knowledge and practical bookkeeping skills. Your tutor will guide you through the material in class before you sit each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: maintain day-to-day financial records for a business.
Accounts assistant: support an accounts team with routine transactions.
Purchase ledger clerk: process and record supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and incoming payments.
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations.
Finance administrator: provide general financial support across an organisation.
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and computerised accounts.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified accounting technician, covering financial statements and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the final AAT level, preparing you for senior accounting roles or further professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
