Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, part-time during the day. Sessions are four hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. 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 practical skills to manage books accurately and confidently. This is a great starting point if you're looking to work in accounts or finance.
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 practise balancing accounts and preparing a Trial Balance.
You'll develop the skills to manage books accurately and consistently.
You'll build knowledge of how financial records support a business.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Teaching covers bookkeeping theory and hands-on practice with transactions, documents, and accounts. Assessment is through AAT's set tasks and exams, which test your knowledge and practical bookkeeping skills. The part-time daytime timetable means you cover the material at a steady pace across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & 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
Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with routine tasks
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: deepens your bookkeeping knowledge and covers more complex financial processes.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next full step in the AAT pathway, covering management accounting, financial statements, and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions from chartered accountancy exams.
