Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Skipton Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your working week. This is the AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Qualification, covering the core skills employers look for in an accounts environment. Classes are part-time and run for around 4 hours per week. You'll study double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and how to use accounting software. To be eligible for funding you must be aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year. Further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income.
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 apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers, including invoices and credit notes.
You'll reconcile bank statements and identify discrepancies.
You'll prepare and balance control accounts and trial balances.
You'll understand basic costing principles used in business accounts.
You'll use accounting software to record and process financial data.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based tuition at evening sessions. Teaching covers bookkeeping theory and practical exercises. Assessment is through AAT-set exams, which test your knowledge and ability to apply bookkeeping skills. Your tutor will guide you through practice questions and worked examples to prepare you for the assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper. Maintain day-to-day financial records for a business.
Accounts assistant. Support a finance team with transactions and reconciliations.
Purchase ledger clerk. Process supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Manage customer invoices and credit control.
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 2 Certificate in Accounting. Broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping into costing and financial statements.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The next step toward a career as a qualified accounting technician, covering advanced bookkeeping, tax, and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior finance roles and is a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
