Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, part-time during the day. This free AAT certificate accounting course runs over 35 weeks, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll cover the foundations of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring for finance and accounts roles, so the level 2 AAT certificate accounting qualification carries real weight with employers. You'll finish with the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
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 understand the principles of basic costing and how businesses track costs.
You'll use accounting software to enter and manage financial data.
You'll work with the trial balance and understand how it fits into the accounting cycle.
You'll develop an understanding of business environments and how finance functions within them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hugh Baird College Bootle. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based assessments set and marked by AAT. These are taken at approved assessment centres and cover each unit of the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for each assessment throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for businesses
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and reporting
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer accounts and credit control
Payroll administrator: processing employee pay and deductions
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: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
ACCA Foundation Certificate: an alternative route into professional accounting for those who want to work toward chartered status.
