Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Skipton Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your working week. The course introduces you to daily bookkeeping tasks, covering manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, and working up to Trial Balance. You'll develop the skills to manage books effectively in a real finance role. Classes run part-time, with sessions of around 4 hours. To be eligible for funding you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year.
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 manual double entry bookkeeping from the ground up.
You'll process financial documents used in day-to-day bookkeeping.
You'll record transactions accurately using double entry principles.
You'll prepare accounts up to Trial Balance.
You'll understand the bookkeeping cycle and how each stage connects.
You'll develop the skills to manage a set of books effectively.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Teaching covers the theory and practice of bookkeeping, with worked examples and exercises to build your skills. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is set by AAT and includes computer-based assessments that test your knowledge and practical bookkeeping ability.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton 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 reconciliations
Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for businesses
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator: processing staff pay using financial records
Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with data entry and reporting
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping and financial statements.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broader coverage including management accounting, ideal if you want to move into a more senior accounts role.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for roles such as finance manager or management accountant, and gives partial exemptions toward ACCA and CIMA qualifications.
