Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. This free AAT certificate accounting course for adults covers the essentials of daily bookkeeping. You'll work through manual double entry bookkeeping, the documents and processes that support it, and how to bring accounts up to Trial Balance. Sessions run for around 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is a recognised starting point for a career in accounting and 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 double entry bookkeeping
You'll understand the documents used in day-to-day bookkeeping, such as invoices and receipts
You'll process entries accurately through the books of prime entry
You'll balance ledger accounts and identify errors
You'll prepare a Trial Balance from bookkeeping records
You'll develop the skills to manage a set of books effectively
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. Teaching covers both the theory and practical application of bookkeeping tasks. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting includes computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Your tutor will guide you through the material and help you prepare for each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper - recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business
Accounts assistant - supporting a finance team with routine accounting tasks
Purchase ledger clerk - processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk - managing customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator - handling employee pay records and calculations
Finance administrator - general financial admin across a range of sectors
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting - the natural next step, covering more advanced management accounting, financial statements, and 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 membership.
