Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Corby

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the core skills employers look for in bookkeeping and accounting roles, from recording financial transactions to understanding double-entry bookkeeping. This level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is a recognised starting point for a career in finance. The free AAT bookkeeping course for adults is a practical route into the profession.

Who this course is for

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website

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 and understand cash handling.
  • You'll use control accounts and journals.
  • You'll prepare and understand basic financial documents such as invoices and receipts.
  • You'll apply bookkeeping software principles to everyday accounting tasks.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Corby Campus. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction and practical exercises. Assessment is through AAT's set assessments, which are taken online under controlled conditions. You'll complete assessments for each unit of the qualification as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses of all sizes.
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and incoming payments.
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations.
  • Finance administrator: general financial admin across a range of sectors.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and the wider accounting function.
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified accounting technician, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the highest AAT level, preparing you for senior finance roles or further professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.

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