Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time to fit around your existing commitments. 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. You'll develop the skills to manage books effectively in a real accounting environment. Classes run for 4 hours per session. To be eligible for funding you must be aged 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.
You'll process bookkeeping documents and understand their purpose.
You'll work through accounting processes up to Trial Balance.
You'll manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks with confidence.
You'll understand the principles behind effective book management.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based evening sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Teaching covers manual bookkeeping methods, documents, and processes in a structured, tutor-led format. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through AAT's set assessments, which you'll complete as part of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: record day-to-day financial transactions for businesses.
Accounts assistant: support finance teams with routine accounting tasks.
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and receipts.
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations.
Finance administrator: provide general financial admin support.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more complex accounting tasks including final accounts and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and is a stepping stone toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
