Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Richmond. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time to fit around your week. This free AAT certificate accounting course introduces you to daily bookkeeping tasks. You'll cover manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, and work up to Trial Balance. The course runs over evening sessions, giving you a practical grounding in managing books effectively. You'll need to be aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year to be eligible for funding.
Who this course is for
The aim of this qualification is to introduce you to daily bookkeeping tasks.
You will develop skills and knowledge to manage books effectively. It includes manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, up to Trial Balance.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to record financial transactions using manual double entry bookkeeping.
You'll understand the documents and processes that support day-to-day bookkeeping.
You'll work with accounts up to Trial Balance level.
You'll develop the skills to manage books accurately and effectively.
You'll build a working knowledge of core accounting principles used in real workplaces.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting during evening sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll learn through tutor-led instruction and practical exercises covering bookkeeping tasks and accounting processes. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is set by AAT and includes computer-based assessments that test your knowledge and skills across the units covered.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service 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 accurate day-to-day financial records
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and reconciliation
Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer accounts and receipts
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more advanced management accounting, tax, and financial reporting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: takes you to technician level and can open the door to chartered accountancy training with bodies such as ACCA or CIMA.
