Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs part-time over one year. You'll cover the core principles of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring in finance and accounts roles. After an initial assessment, the centre will confirm the course is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and reconcile basic accounts, including sales and purchase ledgers.
You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll understand the principles of basic costing and cost recording.
You'll work with financial documents such as invoices, receipts, and statements.
You'll develop an understanding of the business environment and how accounting supports it.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus on an evening, part-time basis. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit assessments at an approved AAT assessment venue. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and help you prepare for each exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Processing invoices, payments, and financial records.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Recording customer payments and chasing debts.
Payroll administrator. Processing staff wages and deductions.
Finance assistant. Supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks.
Bookkeeper. Maintaining accurate financial records for a business.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and indirect tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior finance roles and is a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
