Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Liverpool. Evening classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, so you can fit study around your working week. The course runs over 35 weeks, part-time. You'll cover the core principles of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and working with accounting software. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring for accounts and finance roles, making this a recognised step into the profession. Completing the course earns you 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 produce and understand basic financial documents, including invoices and statements.
You'll use accounting software to process transactions and generate reports.
You'll calculate basic costs and understand how businesses manage their finances.
You'll work with VAT records and understand how VAT applies to transactions.
You'll develop skills in checking and reconciling financial data.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at Hugh Baird College Bootle on evenings. AAT Level 2 is assessed through a combination of computer-based assessments set and marked by AAT. These are taken at approved assessment centres. 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 basic bookkeeping
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator: supporting payroll processing and records
Finance administrator: general financial admin in a business or organisation
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 management accounting, tax, and financial statements. Required if you want to progress toward full AAT membership.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: takes you to technician level and opens routes toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
