Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Liverpool – St Helens College Knowsley Campus

CostFREE
Duration255 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Liverpool. Classes run at St Helens College Knowsley Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 255 hours, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll cover the core principles of accounting, including bookkeeping, costing, and financial transactions. AAT is the recognised professional body for accounting technicians, and this level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification is a solid foundation for a career in finance and accounts. Employers across all sectors look for AAT-qualified candidates when hiring for accounts roles.

Who this course is for

This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Accounting

Entry requirements

Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll learn how to prepare and reconcile accounts.
  • You'll develop skills in basic costing and cost recording.
  • You'll learn how to use accounting software to record financial data.
  • You'll understand VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
  • You'll build knowledge of payroll processes and employee records.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at St Helens College Knowsley Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practical exercises, and written assessments. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based exams set by AAT. You'll sit these exams when you're ready, and your results are marked externally by AAT.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College Knowsley Campus 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 financial records for small businesses
  • Finance administrator, supporting a finance team day to day
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and receipts
  • Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and records

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers more complex accounting tasks and opens the door to higher-level finance roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and roles such as management accountant or financial analyst.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing the AAT route.

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