Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, part-time during the day. This free aat certificate accounting course for adults introduces you to daily bookkeeping tasks. You'll learn manual double entry bookkeeping, the documents and processes that support it, and how to bring accounts up to Trial Balance. Sessions run for 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification is a recognised first step into accounting and finance work.
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 manual double entry bookkeeping.
You'll understand the documents and processes used in day-to-day bookkeeping.
You'll develop the skills to manage books accurately and consistently.
You'll work through accounts up to Trial Balance stage.
You'll build a working knowledge of basic accounting principles used in real finance roles.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Ripon Community House Ripon, with part-time daytime sessions of 4 hours. You'll be assessed through AAT's set assessments, which are taken online under supervised conditions. These cover the core bookkeeping and accounting topics from the qualification. Your tutor will guide you through the material in class before you sit each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon 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
Finance administrator: handling financial records and basic reporting
Payroll assistant: supporting payroll processing with bookkeeping knowledge
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more advanced management accounting, tax, and financial reporting.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
ACCA Foundation Certificate: an alternative route into professional accountancy for those who want to progress toward chartered status.
