Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, part-time during the day. There are no entry requirements, so you can start this free aat certificate accounting course without prior qualifications or work experience. Over one year, you'll build a solid grounding in double-entry bookkeeping, financial transactions, and the core processing skills used in junior accounting roles. AAT level 2 aat certificate accounting classes cover both the practical and analytical side of the role.
Who this course is for
This qualification is intended for those either working or aspiring to work in a junior accounting position. It will help you gain an understanding of the processing role as well as improve your confidence with analyzing numbers. It is the progression route through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications for those with AAT Level 1 Access to bookkeeping, or for those without the experience of double entry book keeping. This course is mainly self-study with access to an online learning platform and books that you will need to collect from your local learning centre. You will have regular contact from your designated tutor throughout your studies. You are expected to schedule in your exams in 3 month intervals following your start date. This will ensure that the course is completed within a 12 month period.
Entry requirements
Unlike other qualifications there are no entry requirements with AAT and you don't need relevant work experience. This means that this course is ideal if you are leaving school, returning to work or thinking about a change in career.Useful strengths include confidence with numbers, time management, attention to detail and an ability to problem solve.
What you will learn
You'll process financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping
You'll understand how to record and balance ledger accounts
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements
You'll work with payroll and purchase ledgers at a foundational level
You'll analyse basic financial data and interpret figures accurately
You'll apply accounting controls to check the accuracy of records
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. AAT assessments are computer-based and taken online at approved assessment centres. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete assessments as you progress through the course rather than all at the end. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you sit the relevant assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments day to day
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer invoices and receipts
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for a business
Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with data entry and reconciliation
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers advanced bookkeeping, management accounting, and tax. Opens the door to more senior accounting roles.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and roles such as finance manager or management accountant.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). For those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing AAT qualifications.
