Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Bedford College Dunstable Campus, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year. The pace is manageable, making it a practical option if you have other commitments. You'll study the core principles of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and working with financial software. The level 2 AAT certificate accounting qualification is recognised by employers across finance and accounting. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers and reconcile accounts.
You'll use basic costing techniques to support business decisions.
You'll work with accounting software to manage financial data.
You'll prepare and check financial documents, including invoices and statements.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bedford College Dunstable Campus. Learning is a mix of taught sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based tests and skills-based assessments set by AAT. You'll sit these at key points during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you're assessed on it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Dunstable Campus 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
Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and credit control
Payroll administrator, processing employee wages and records
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step, covering more advanced management accounting, tax, and financial reporting. Many employers support staff to study this while working.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Takes you to technician level and opens routes into chartered accountancy training with bodies such as ACCA or CIMA.
