Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 22 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the core skills employers look for in bookkeeping and accounting roles, including double-entry bookkeeping, processing transactions, and working with accounts software. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping classes are a recognised route into finance and accounting work. Funding is available for school leavers and adults. You'll finish with an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll process sales and purchase ledger entries.
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements.
You'll understand the basics of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll use accounting software to record and manage financial data.
You'll produce trial balances and identify errors in accounts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brooklands College. Assessment is through AAT's external assessments, which are computer-based and taken at an approved test centre. These are set and marked by AAT. You'll sit assessments for each unit once you and your tutor agree you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business
Accounts assistant: supporting a finance team with data entry and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer invoices and credit control
Payroll administrator: processing employee pay and deductions
Finance administrator: general financial admin across a range of sectors
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the next step if you want to handle more complex accounts, including final accounts and tax.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader qualification covering management accounting, tax, and financial statements, and a route toward AAT full membership.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming at senior finance roles or a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
