Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day. Sessions are four hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course introduces you to daily bookkeeping tasks, including manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, and working up to Trial Balance. You'll build the skills to manage books accurately and confidently. This free AAT certificate accounting course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over who meet the funding criteria. Contact the centre to check your eligibility.
Who this course is for
The aim of this qualification is to introduce you to daily bookkeeping tasks.
You will develop skills and knowledge to manage books effectively. It includes manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, up to Trial Balance.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll understand how double entry bookkeeping works in practice.
You'll record business transactions accurately using manual methods.
You'll work with source documents such as invoices, receipts, and credit notes.
You'll prepare accounts up to Trial Balance.
You'll manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks with confidence.
You'll understand the processes and controls that keep financial records accurate.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre. Teaching covers the theory and practical application of bookkeeping, with exercises based on real accounting tasks. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Your tutor will prepare you for each exam throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: record day-to-day financial transactions for a business.
Accounts assistant: support a finance team with routine accounting tasks.
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts.
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations.
Finance administrator: provide general financial and administrative support.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: deepens your bookkeeping knowledge and covers more complex accounting tasks.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next full step in the AAT qualification route, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting. Many employers look for this level when hiring for accounts assistant and finance roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and is a route toward chartered accountancy training.
