Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, once a week on Thursdays from 9.30am to 4.15pm. This free AAT bookkeeping course runs part-time over two years, so you can fit study around other commitments. There are no entry requirements, and you don't need previous work experience to join. You'll learn the core skills used in bookkeeping roles, from recording transactions to understanding accounts. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is a recognised starting point for a career in bookkeeping or accounting.
Who this course is for
This qualification is intended for those either working or aspiring to work, in a bookkeeping position. Following successful completion of this qualification you will be able to progress onto accounting level 2 or join one of our level 3 bookkeeping courses.This course will run once a week, on Thursdays, from 09.30am-16.15pm , at our Bury St Edmunds Learning Centre.
Entry requirements
Unlike other qualifications there are no entry requirements with AAT and you don't need relevant work experience. This means that this course is ideal if you are leaving school, returning to work or thinking about a change in career.Useful strengths include:- confidence with numbers time management attention to detail ability to problem solve
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 and cash books
You'll understand VAT principles and how they apply to business transactions
You'll prepare and check basic financial documents
You'll use accounting software to manage bookkeeping tasks
How you will learn
Classes are held in a classroom at the centre every Thursday. You'll learn through a mix of tutor-led sessions, practical exercises, and worked examples. Assessment is through AAT examinations, which you'll sit at an approved test centre. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you move on to the next.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: managing day-to-day financial records for businesses
Accounts assistant: supporting finance teams with transactions and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer invoices and receipts
Payroll administrator: handling 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 natural next step if you want to specialise further in bookkeeping.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your skills into management accounts and costing, and opens more accounting roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a fuller accounting qualification that can lead toward technician-level roles and further professional study.
