AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances, so contact the college to confirm what you'd pay. The course runs over roughly nine months and covers the core skills employers expect from an accounts assistant, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and working with accounting software. You'll study for a recognised AAT qualification that opens the door to entry-level accounting roles and further AAT study. Level 2 AAT Certificate Accounting classes are a practical starting point if you're building toward a career in finance.
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and check basic financial documents, including invoices and receipts.
You'll use accounting software to process transactions and produce reports.
You'll understand the principles of costing and how businesses track costs.
You'll work with payroll processes and understand how they fit into business accounts.
You'll develop skills in reconciling accounts and spotting errors.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Grimsby Institute during the day. Learning combines tutor-led instruction with practical exercises. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based exams set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you build toward the full Certificate progressively. The centre will give you full details on assessment scheduling before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer invoices and receipts
Payroll administrator, handling employee pay and deductions
Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for small businesses
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the natural next step, covering more advanced financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, which prepares you for senior accounting roles and can lead toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
