Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Pontefract. Classes run at St Marys Community Centre, part-time during the day over 15 weeks. This free AAT bookkeeping course builds the foundation knowledge and skills you need to work in bookkeeping or finance. The pace is manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover core bookkeeping principles and develop practical skills that employers in accountancy and finance look for. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is a recognised step into the sector, and it opens the door to higher-level AAT study.
Who this course is for
Step into finance with confidence with this 15- week course. Unlock bookkeeping know how and accounting skills to stand out in today's job market. This is an AAT accredited course.
Entry requirements
Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately
You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
You'll record purchases, sales, receipts, and payments
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements
You'll understand the basics of VAT and how it applies to business transactions
You'll produce trial balances and basic financial documents
You'll develop the skills to use bookkeeping records to support business decision-making
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Marys Community Centre. Assessment is through AAT-set assessments, which are taken online under controlled conditions. These are set and marked by AAT, not the centre. You'll sit assessments when you and your tutor agree you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Marys Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses
Accounts assistant: support a finance team with day-to-day transactions
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations
Finance administrator: general financial admin in a business or public-sector setting
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accountancy knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and computerised accounts.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career as a professional accountant or management accountant.
AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping: focuses specifically on more complex bookkeeping, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
