Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults is funded for learners aged 19 or over who meet eligibility criteria based on where you live and your income. Sessions run for 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core skills needed to work in an accounts environment, from recording transactions to understanding double-entry bookkeeping. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is a recognised step toward a career in accounting or bookkeeping.
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 understand the principles of accounts payable and accounts receivable
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements
You'll use the books of prime entry, including cash books and day books
You'll understand VAT basics as they apply to bookkeeping
You'll produce a trial balance from accounting records
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre. AAT assessments for this qualification are computer-based and taken at an approved assessment centre. Your learning will cover both theory and practical bookkeeping tasks. The centre will give you details on when and where assessments take place.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses
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 receipts
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations
Finance administrator: general accounts support across an organisation
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering more complex bookkeeping and financial statements.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader accounting qualification that opens doors to roles in management accounts and payroll.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions from ACCA or CIMA exams.
