AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 35 weeks and covers the basic principles of ledger accounting and financial transaction recording. You'll study bookkeeping, double-entry accounting, and the fundamentals of financial management. These are the skills employers in accounting and finance roles look for. GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English and Maths are recommended, though there are no minimum entry requirements. Fees apply for this course.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at anyone interested in Accounting-The AAT Foundation Certificate covers the basic principles of ledger accounting and methods of recording financial transactions.
Entry requirements
No minimum entry requirements although GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above in English and Maths are recommended,
The Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping or Business Skills would also be an advantage prior to starting this course.
Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping and ledger accounting.
You'll record financial transactions accurately using standard accounting methods.
You'll understand how to process payments, receipts, and petty cash.
You'll produce and check basic financial documents.
You'll develop knowledge of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll use accounting software to support financial record-keeping.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Carlisle College. Learning is delivered through tutor-led instruction, practical exercises, and worked examples. Assessment is through a series of computer-based exams set by AAT. There are three assessments at 60 pounds each and one at 65 pounds, taken at points during the course. You'll also need to register with AAT, which carries a separate registration fee.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for businesses
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams in offices and organisations
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: moves into budgeting, financial performance, and business tax at a higher level.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Foundation: for those aiming toward chartered accountancy status over time.
