Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. This is a free AAT bookkeeping course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. Sessions run for 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core skills needed to work in an accounts environment, from recording transactions to understanding double-entry bookkeeping. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is well regarded by employers in finance and accounts roles.
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 understand the principles of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
You'll prepare and process sales and purchase ledgers.
You'll reconcile bank statements against financial records.
You'll use journals to record and correct accounting entries.
You'll understand the trial balance and how to extract one.
You'll apply bookkeeping controls to check the accuracy of records.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through AAT's set assessments, which are taken online under supervised conditions. These cover the units within the qualification and test both your knowledge and your ability to apply bookkeeping skills accurately.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper, managing day-to-day financial records for a business
Accounts assistant, supporting a finance team with transactions and ledgers
Purchase ledger clerk, processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, managing customer invoices and receipts
Payroll administrator, handling employee pay records and calculations
Finance administrator, providing general accounts support in an office
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting, the broader AAT qualification that builds on bookkeeping skills and covers a wider range of accounting topics.
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, the next step for those aiming for more senior finance roles or wanting to work toward AAT membership.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, for those working toward a fully qualified accounting role or further professional study.
