Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This is a free AAT bookkeeping course for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. Contact the centre to check whether you qualify. You'll cover the core skills used in an accounts environment, including recording transactions, balancing accounts, and understanding basic bookkeeping principles. Classes run part-time, with sessions of around 4 hours. This is a recognised level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification that employers in finance and accounts look for.
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 balance accounts and prepare a trial balance
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers
You'll understand VAT principles and how they apply to business transactions
You'll reconcile bank statements against cash book records
You'll use day books to record income and expenditure
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education, attending evening classes each week. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit assessments when you and your tutor agree you're ready. There is no coursework or portfolio required for this qualification.
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, managing day-to-day financial records for a business
Accounts assistant, supporting a finance team with transactions and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk, processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator, handling employee pay calculations and records
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 covers accounting alongside bookkeeping and is a common next step for those aiming for a full accounts role.
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, which builds toward more senior finance roles and is recognised by employers for assistant accountant positions.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, the route toward AAT full membership and roles such as management accountant or finance manager.
