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Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Wakefield – Wakefield College

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
Start1 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, part-time during the day, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll cover the principles of double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, building the practical skills employers look for in finance and accounting roles. The course takes around 6 months to complete. You'll need access to a laptop or PC for the online elements, and you'll be asked to purchase question bank books to support your learning.

Who this course is for

Launch your career in accounting and finance with a qualification designed for junior and entry-level roles. This course provides a rock-solid foundation in financial administration, teaching you the essential principles of double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing.

Upon successful completion, you will earn an internationally recognized certification from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). Highly valued by employers, this qualification perfectly blends practical skills, industry insights, and professional credentials—making it ideal for complete beginners or those looking to formalize their existing finance experience.

What You Will Master:

  • Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Learn the core mechanics of tracking business finances.
  • Basic Costing Principles: Understand how businesses monitor costs and expenditure.

Technical Requirements: As this is an online, blended learning course, you must have regular access to a laptop or PC to participate.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. As this in an online blended course, you must have access to a laptop or PC.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
  • You'll record financial transactions accurately
  • You'll process sales and purchase ledgers
  • You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements
  • You'll apply basic costing methods
  • You'll understand the fundamentals of financial administration

How you will learn

This is a blended course. You'll study online in your own time and attend sessions at Wakefield College during the day. Assessment is through AAT's own exams, which you'll sit at an approved test centre. There are no formal entry requirements, but you must have access to a laptop or PC to take part in the online elements.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a laptop or PC for the online study. You'll also be asked to buy a set of question bank books to support your learning. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain day-to-day financial records for businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support finance teams with transactions and reconciliations
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process and manage supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: record customer invoices and chase outstanding payments
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay calculations and records
  • Finance administrator: provide general financial support across an organisation

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering more advanced bookkeeping and VAT.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader qualification that opens the door to accounting technician roles and further study toward full AAT membership.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward senior finance roles or a route into chartered accountancy.
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