Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This is a free AAT bookkeeping course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. Contact the provider to check whether you qualify. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification covers the core skills employers look for in accounts roles. Classes are part-time, with sessions of around 4 hours. Completing the course earns you the AAT Level 2 Certificate in 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 process sales and purchase ledgers
You'll reconcile bank statements against accounting records
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions
You'll produce and check basic financial documents
You'll use accounting software to manage bookkeeping tasks
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, attending evening sessions. Learning is a mix of tutor-led instruction and practical exercises. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams when your tutor confirms you're ready.
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 day-to-day financial records for businesses
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 receipts
Payroll assistant: process employee pay using financial records
Finance administrator: handle accounts admin in an office environment
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: deepen your knowledge of financial statements and advanced bookkeeping.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader accounting qualification that opens routes into management accounts roles.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: the senior AAT qualification, recognised by employers for finance and accounting positions.
