Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Crawley. Evening classes run at Crawley College on Wednesdays, 6pm to 9pm. You can fit the course around your existing job or other commitments. The course runs over 20 weeks and covers manual bookkeeping from the ground up. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent to enrol. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is recognised by employers in finance and accounting, and it formally records your bookkeeping skills.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll understand the principles of accounts and the accounting equation.
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers accurately.
You'll reconcile bank statements against cash book records.
You'll prepare and balance control accounts.
You'll understand the role of VAT in bookkeeping transactions.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, one evening per week at Crawley College. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is by AAT externally set and marked exams. You'll sit assessments online under test conditions, covering the core bookkeeping units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for a business
Accounts assistant: support a finance team day to day
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records
Finance administrator: general financial admin across sectors
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping and is the next step in the AAT qualification route.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: moves into advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Required if you want to work toward AAT membership.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the highest AAT level, leading to full AAT membership and roles such as management accountant or finance manager.
