Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults runs for 4 hours per week, giving you a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core skills needed to work in an accounts environment, including recording financial transactions, understanding double-entry bookkeeping, and producing basic financial statements. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is well suited to anyone looking to move into accounting or bookkeeping work.
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 the accounting equation and ledger accounts.
You'll process transactions for sales, purchases, and cash books.
You'll reconcile accounts and identify and correct errors.
You'll produce a trial balance from ledger accounts.
You'll understand VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is through AAT's externally set and marked assessments, which you'll sit at an approved centre. These are computer-based assessments covering the units in the qualification. Your tutor will guide you through the content and help you prepare for each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small businesses
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator, handling employee pay and deductions
Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, the broader Level 2 qualification covering additional accounting topics alongside bookkeeping.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the next step for those wanting to take on more complex accounting work and move toward roles such as accounts supervisor or assistant accountant.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward senior finance roles or self-employment as an accountant.
