AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College one day a week, part-time during the day. The course runs from September to July, taking around one year to complete. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and personal circumstances. You'll cover four mandatory units, gaining the skills employers ask for when hiring or developing staff in accounts and bookkeeping roles. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is recognised by employers as evidence of professional membership.
Who this course is for
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) course will start in September and will run until July. This is an excellent course provided by the college and most employers are asking potential or existing employees to gain this qualification, as they would now be part of a professional body. During this course you will be taught 4 subjects. All of the units within the qualification are mandatory. The course will be delivered one day a week or alternatively over two evenings a week.
Entry requirements
To be eligible to enter onto the level 3 course, you MUST have completed an equivalent level 2 course in accounts (especially bookkeeping) or have the relevant experience (this will be on the course leaders discretion Mary McKee). To see if you are able to qualify to enter directly onto the level 3 course, visit www.aat.org.uk and in the search box enter skills test, this will give you 30 questions and will at the end tell you what the appropriate level for your study is. You must provide proof
What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping
You'll understand the principles of accounts and how they apply in practice
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements and control accounts
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers
You'll calculate and record VAT transactions correctly
You'll produce a trial balance from bookkeeping records
How you will learn
You'll attend classes at Doncaster College one day a week. The course is classroom based, with teaching across four mandatory units. Assessment is through AAT's own assessments for each unit. All units must be passed to complete the qualification. The course runs over the academic year, from September to July.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper. Maintain financial records for businesses of all sizes.
Accounts assistant. Support a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
Purchase ledger clerk. Process supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Manage customer accounts and incoming payments.
Payroll assistant. Handle employee pay records and calculations.
Finance administrator. General financial admin across a range of sectors.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Doncaster College offers this course. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 accounts qualification, or pass an AAT skills test to enter directly.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. For those aiming toward senior finance roles or professional accountancy study.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). A route into chartered accountancy for those who progress through AAT.
