Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, part-time during the day, over one year. The pace is manageable, making it practical if you have other commitments alongside your studies. You'll cover the core skills employers look for in accounting roles, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. The AAT Certificate Accounting Qualification is respected by employers across finance and business. 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 learn double-entry bookkeeping and how to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll understand how to prepare and process invoices, payments, and receipts.
You'll study basic costing principles and how businesses track costs.
You'll use accounting software to carry out day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
You'll learn how to work with payroll records and understand payroll processes.
You'll develop knowledge of the principles that underpin financial reporting.
You'll understand how to work within professional and ethical standards in accounting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford College. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and skills-based assessments set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you build and demonstrate your knowledge as you progress through the course rather than sitting everything at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments in a finance team
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for a business
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator, processing employee pay and records
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step, covering more advanced financial statements, tax, and management accounting. Many employers sponsor staff to complete this level.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Leads toward full AAT membership and opens routes into chartered accountancy training with bodies such as ACCA or CIMA.
