Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Richmond. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. This free AAT certificate accounting course introduces you to daily bookkeeping tasks, covering manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, and working up to Trial Balance. Sessions run for 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build the skills to manage books effectively in a real accounting environment. This is the level 2 AAT certificate accounting qualification recognised by employers across finance and accounting.
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 used in day-to-day bookkeeping.
You'll develop the skills to manage books accurately and efficiently.
You'll work with accounts up to Trial Balance stage.
You'll gain knowledge of the accounting cycle used in business settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Teaching covers bookkeeping theory and practical exercises, working through real accounting tasks. Assessment is set by AAT and typically includes written exams and skills-based tasks that test your understanding of bookkeeping processes and double entry principles.
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, handling day-to-day financial records for a business
Bookkeeper, managing ledgers and reconciling accounts
Purchase ledger clerk, processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, managing customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing in a finance team
Finance administrator, providing general support across a finance department
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping. The natural next step, covering more advanced bookkeeping and financial processes.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Builds on Level 2 and opens the door to roles such as assistant accountant.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The senior AAT qualification, recognised for roles in management accounting and financial reporting.
