Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the core accounting knowledge employers look for at entry level. You'll study bookkeeping, costing, and how businesses manage their finances. AAT is the professional body for accounting technicians, and this level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification is the recognised starting point for a career in finance and accounting. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths at grade 4 or above, to join.
Who this course is for
Full time
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including a grade 4 or above in maths.
What you will learn
You'll learn double-entry bookkeeping and how to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll understand how to prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments.
You'll study the principles of costing and how businesses track their costs.
You'll learn how to use accounting software to manage financial data.
You'll understand how VAT works and how to apply it correctly.
You'll develop skills in reconciling accounts and checking financial records.
You'll learn how to produce basic financial statements and reports.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Newcastle College, with tutor-led sessions throughout the week. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you build and demonstrate your knowledge as you go through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records day to day
Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with data entry and reporting
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, tracking customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll assistant, helping to process staff wages and records
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step, covering more complex financial processes and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior accounting roles and exemptions toward chartered qualifications.
ACCA or CIMA. Once you hold AAT Level 4, you may be eligible for exemptions from some ACCA or CIMA exams, opening routes to chartered accountant status.
