Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 33 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core principles of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring in accounts and finance roles. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and process basic financial documents, including invoices and receipts.
You'll use accounting software to manage financial data.
You'll understand the principles of basic costing and cost recording.
You'll work with VAT returns and understand how VAT applies to business transactions.
You'll produce trial balances and identify errors in financial records.
You'll develop an understanding of the wider business and financial environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Brooklands College, with a mix of taught content and practical exercises. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and skills-based assessments set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete assessments as you progress through the course rather than all at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
Bookkeeper, maintaining day-to-day financial records
Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and deductions
Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with data entry and reporting
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, managing customer accounts and receipts
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 expect Level 3 for senior accounts roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Takes you to technician level and can lead toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
