Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course introduces you to daily bookkeeping tasks, covering manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, and working up to Trial Balance. You'll develop the practical skills to manage books effectively. Classes run part-time, with sessions of around 4 hours. This is the recognised AAT entry-level accounting qualification, and employers look for it when hiring for finance and accounts roles.
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 the principles of manual double entry bookkeeping.
You'll process financial documents and understand the records they create.
You'll record transactions accurately using bookkeeping systems.
You'll work with accounts up to Trial Balance stage.
You'll understand the daily tasks involved in managing a set of books.
You'll develop the knowledge to support a finance function in a business.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service during evening sessions. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led instruction covering bookkeeping theory and practical exercises. AAT Level 2 is assessed through computer-based assessments set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these assessments when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service 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 day-to-day financial records for a business.
Finance administrator, supporting accounts and payroll functions.
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts.
Payroll administrator, handling employee pay records and calculations.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Most employers hiring for accounts roles look for Level 3 as a minimum.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, which prepares you for senior finance roles and is a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
