Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. Sessions are four 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 recognised by employers across finance and accounting. You'll sit assessments to earn your free AAT bookkeeping certificate.
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 financial records
You'll prepare and balance control accounts
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions
You'll produce a trial balance from ledger accounts
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. The course is assessed through computer-based assessments set by AAT. These are taken at an approved assessment centre and marked externally. There are no coursework portfolios or written exams to submit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for a business or organisation
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 incoming payments
Payroll administrator: process employee pay using financial records skills
Finance administrator: handle financial data and reporting in an office setting
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and elements of management accounting.
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career as a professional accountant or finance manager, covering financial statements and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
