Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 34 weeks, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll cover the core principles of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and working with financial documents. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring in accounts and finance roles. This free AAT certificate accounting course for adults is a solid starting point for a career in accounting.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and process financial documents such as invoices and receipts.
You'll understand the principles of basic costing and how businesses track costs.
You'll work with accounts for sales, purchases, and cash.
You'll use accounting software to record and manage financial data.
You'll understand the role of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Crawley College. The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is assessed through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own assessment, which you sit when you're ready. Your tutor will guide you through the content and help you prepare for each exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley 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 accurate financial records for a business
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and deductions
Finance administrator, supporting a finance department with day-to-day tasks
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers more advanced accounting tasks including final accounts and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Takes you to technician level and can lead toward chartered accountancy routes.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming for chartered accountant status after completing AAT.
