Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course Online – Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Bookkeeping Course. Study online, at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. The course is free for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. You'll study the core principles of bookkeeping and working in an accounts environment. The course typically takes around 4 hours to complete. A free AAT bookkeeping course for adults is a practical way to gain a recognised level 2 aat bookkeeping qualification without attending a classroom.

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 understand the role of bookkeeping within a business accounts environment.
  • You'll learn how to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand double-entry bookkeeping principles.
  • You'll learn how to process sales and purchase ledger entries.
  • You'll understand how to balance accounts and prepare basic financial summaries.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through AAT's set assessments, which test your knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping principles. You'll complete these online. The centre will confirm the assessment schedule and any technical requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support day-to-day accounting tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and receipts
  • Payroll assistant: process employee wages and records
  • Finance administrator: handle financial admin in an office setting

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broader accounting qualification covering additional financial processes beyond bookkeeping.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career as a professional accountant or finance manager.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions from chartered accountancy exams.

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