Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Wakefield

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build a solid foundation in bookkeeping and accounting, covering the core knowledge and skills that employers in accountancy and finance look for. These free AAT certificate accounting classes are a recognised starting point for a career in finance or for progressing to higher-level AAT study.

Who this course is for

A 12-week accredited comprehensive accountancy and bookkeeping course, ideal for learners looking to build essential financial skills. With ongoing coursework and computer-based assessments, successful students will earn a nationally recognised AAT accredited qualification.

Entry requirements

Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand how to prepare and reconcile accounts.
  • You'll learn how VAT works in a business context.
  • You'll develop skills in using accounting records and ledgers.
  • You'll gain the bookkeeping knowledge needed to work in accountancy and finance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Manygates Adult Education Centre. The course combines taught input with practical exercises to build your bookkeeping skills step by step. Assessment is through AAT set assessments, which test your knowledge and understanding of each topic area. You'll sit these as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Manygates Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments in a finance team.
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for a business.
  • Finance administrator, supporting day-to-day accounting tasks.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer accounts and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and records.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2, covering more complex accounting tasks and opening doors to senior finance roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. For those aiming toward management accounting or professional membership of AAT.
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications. For learners who want to qualify as a chartered accountant further down the line.

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