Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day. Sessions run for 4 hours, making it possible to fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the core skills used in accounts work, from recording financial transactions to understanding double-entry bookkeeping. This is a free AAT bookkeeping course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. 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 record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers.
You'll reconcile bank statements and accounts.
You'll use control accounts to check the accuracy of records.
You'll prepare a trial balance from bookkeeping records.
You'll understand the principles behind VAT and how it applies to transactions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping is assessed through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. These are taken at an approved assessment centre. Your learning will build toward those assessments, with class time used to develop and practise the skills tested.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for a business
Accounts assistant: support a finance team with day-to-day transactions
Purchase ledger clerk: process and record supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices 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 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your knowledge beyond bookkeeping into costing and accounting software.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a full accounting technician role, covering financial statements and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and is a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications.
